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R393 CDU

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,242 mi
Last recorded115,242 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 CDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 115,242 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 106,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 106,421 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both sides wing corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension in various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,868 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 104,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 104,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 102,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 99,817 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 98,246 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 95,453 miles

both rear tyres slight mishaped

Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,139 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,638 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,803 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 75,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,707 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,020 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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R393 CDU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R393 CDU, 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 R393 CDU registered?

R393 CDU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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