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R361 BDT

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,533 mi
Last recorded97,533 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 BDT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 97,533 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 97,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,983 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 94,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os wiper worn

rear springs

Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os wiper worn

rear springs

Pass 14 Jan 2010 92,382 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2009 90,388 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 88,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,772 miles

front numberplate deteriated

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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R361 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R361 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 R361 BDT registered?

R361 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R361 BDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 BDT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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