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R351 RDP

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,481 mi
Last recorded104,481 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 RDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2009 104,481 miles

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

POSSIBLE CONNECTION FAULT ON N/S/F SIDE LIGHT ...ILLUMINATED AFTER TAPPING GLASS

STRONG ADVISE ..HEAVY OIL LEAK FRONT OF ENGINE.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 104,481 miles

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

POSSIBLE CONNECTION FAULT ON N/S/F SIDE LIGHT ...ILLUMINATED AFTER TAPPING GLASS

STRONG ADVISE ..HEAVY OIL LEAK FRONT OF ENGINE.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 99,788 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 99,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 90,962 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 90,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2006 79,044 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R351 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R351 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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What year was R351 RDP registered?

R351 RDP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R351 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 RDP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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