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R37 ORB

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,945 mi
Last recorded205,945 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 ORB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 205,945 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

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

Fail 13 May 2015 205,945 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 199,745 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 192,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2013 192,529 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 186,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 179,682 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 179,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 171,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre shows slight tread distortion.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 171,240 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

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

n/s/r tyre shows slight tread distortion.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 163,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 156,493 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 156,493 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 148,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 137,243 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R37 ORB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R37 ORB, 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 R37 ORB registered?

R37 ORB is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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