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R416 BDT

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,262 mi
Last recorded156,262 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 BDT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2014 156,262 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 156,262 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 152,968 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 152,968 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 147,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers

Pass 17 Aug 2011 143,226 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 139,327 miles

o/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 134,060 miles

Oil leak

sill kit fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2008 123,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 119,578 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 114,938 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 107,898 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R416 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R416 BDT, 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 R416 BDT registered?

R416 BDT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R416 BDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 BDT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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