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R39 ORB

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,310 mi
Last recorded88,310 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 ORB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,310 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 88,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

Handbrake travel high

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 73,822 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 65,355 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,866 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,035 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 45,459 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 45,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,443 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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R39 ORB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R39 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 R39 ORB registered?

R39 ORB is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R39 ORB safe to buy?

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