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R342 RDP

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,290 mi
Last recorded137,290 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 RDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 137,290 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 132,129 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 132,129 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 123,444 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 123,444 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 118,567 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 111,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs brakes corroded

small stonechips on N/S of windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2012 111,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs brakes corroded

small stonechips on N/S of windscreen

Pass 25 May 2011 107,685 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low on middle of tread

advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front number plate fading

advise near side front headlamp lense chipped

advise off side rear upper suspension arm bush some movement

advise power steering pipes weeping

Fail 25 May 2011 107,684 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

advise both front tyres wearing low on middle of tread

advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front number plate fading

advise near side front headlamp lense chipped

advise off side rear upper suspension arm bush some movement

advise power steering pipes weeping

Pass 28 May 2010 104,044 miles

advise both front headlamp beam patterns fading

advise handbrake travel high

advise near side head lamp lense chipped

advise number plate front letters fading

advise off side door mirror damaged

advise play in off side rear upper suspension joint

Fail 26 May 2010 104,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both front headlamp beam patterns fading

advise handbrake travel high

advise near side head lamp lense chipped

advise number plate front letters fading

advise off side door mirror damaged

advise play in off side rear upper suspension joint

Pass 29 May 2009 98,865 miles

offside wing mirror loose

oil leak

slight movement in offside rear wheel

Pass 29 May 2008 94,065 miles

Chip in nearside headlight lens.

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in rear suspension arm bushes.

Pass 24 May 2007 86,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 75,846 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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R342 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 112,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R342 RDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R342 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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