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R422 EKV

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,961 mi
Last recorded95,961 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 EKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,961 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 95,956 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 92,586 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 87,694 miles

front to rear brake pipe poor at clips

near side hand brake poor

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,509 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,050 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2006 63,803 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,803 miles

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

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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R422 EKV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R422 EKV, 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 R422 EKV registered?

R422 EKV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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