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R367 RST

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,128 mi
Last recorded99,128 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR367 RST
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 99,128 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 99,128 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 94,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 May 2013 94,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2012 89,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight lump o/s front tyre

Fail 14 May 2012 89,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight lump o/s front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both no plates discolouring

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,227 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both inner cv boots burst

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,910 miles

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

both front inner c/v boots slight bursts

slight crack o/s door mirror

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,406 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 69,406 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 64,914 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s door mirror cracked but not effecting view to rear

Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,914 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked but not effecting view to rear

Pass 22 Mar 2006 58,989 miles

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

reverse lights not working

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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R367 RST 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 64.3%.

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 R367 RST, 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 R367 RST registered?

R367 RST is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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