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R415 FVX

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,496 mi
Last recorded127,496 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 FVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,496 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 121,338 miles

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

Oil leak.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 117,825 miles

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 117,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 114,022 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 114,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 110,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 106,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,191 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,444 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,643 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 89,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 83,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 77,280 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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R415 FVX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R415 FVX, 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 R415 FVX registered?

R415 FVX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R415 FVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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