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R367 XAV

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,674 mi
Last recorded165,674 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR367 XAV
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2008 165,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

chip on screen

exhaust corroded

front and rear no. plates seperating

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre starting to get low

oil leak

plastic skirts fitted

rear brake flexie metal ends corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in n/s/r wheel

small amount of blue smoke from exhuast when started up

Pass 15 Aug 2008 165,674 miles

air bag light on

chip on screen

exhaust corroded

front and rear no. plates seperating

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre starting to get low

oil leak

plastic skirts fitted

rear brake flexie metal ends corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in n/s/r wheel

small amount of blue smoke from exhuast when started up

Pass 26 Jul 2007 155,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front n plate cracked

o/s front fog cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

slight front brake inbalance

windsrceen chipped

Pass 19 Jul 2006 146,214 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 146,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R367 XAV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R367 XAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R367 XAV registered?

R367 XAV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R367 XAV safe to buy?

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