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R411 XHY

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,357 mi
Last recorded93,357 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 XHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 93,357 miles

o/s head light glass cracked

Fail 13 May 2011 93,270 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s head light glass cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,049 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,049 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,905 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 80,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 57,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,763 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,493 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 53,652 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 53,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R411 XHY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R411 XHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R411 XHY?

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What year was R411 XHY registered?

R411 XHY is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R411 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 XHY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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