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R349 BDT

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,147 mi
Last recorded106,147 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 BDT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 98,636 miles

offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement in all front suspension arms bushes

Fail 5 Sep 2011 98,636 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement in all front suspension arms bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,630 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,937 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,596 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

No o/s/f fog light

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 66,751 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit. †Plastic sill covers fitted. †Both rear metal brake pipe flexible hose ferrules rusty.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 66,751 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit. †Plastic sill covers fitted. †Both rear metal brake pipe flexible hose ferrules rusty.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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R349 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R349 BDT, 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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What year was R349 BDT registered?

R349 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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