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R389 DDS

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,047 mi
Last recorded97,047 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 DDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 97,047 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,974 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,033 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 95,033 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Front And Back Left And Right (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,313 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 94,312 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,341 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front ANd Back (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,928 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 90,744 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,453 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 89,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,002 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 88,001 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,542 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,524 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 83,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 81,869 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 80,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,101 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,242 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 78,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,523 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 74,497 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 72,442 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 71,146 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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R389 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R389 DDS, 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 R389 DDS registered?

R389 DDS is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R389 DDS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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