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R351 VVW

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,623 mi
Last recorded119,623 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 119,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

items obscured by engine cover , sill covers and under tray

Pass 17 Jun 2016 115,801 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 115,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 107,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 106,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 102,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 96,129 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 91,486 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 80,997 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,343 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 70,306 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 63,131 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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R351 VVW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R351 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

R351 VVW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R351 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 VVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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