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R427 HKX

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

145,503 mi
Last recorded145,503 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 HKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 145,503 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 144,164 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 141,965 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 140,784 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 139,306 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 138,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 136,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 134,259 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 131,429 miles

gear box fault light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 129,484 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 124,192 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 120,651 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level slightly low

exhaust system corroding

osr tyre wearing inner edge/side wall perished

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

Fail 17 Feb 2009 120,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level slightly low

exhaust system corroding

osr tyre wearing inner edge/side wall perished

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

Pass 21 Feb 2008 118,084 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked 215 55 16

Pass 19 Feb 2007 116,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 114,124 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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R427 HKX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R427 HKX, 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 R427 HKX registered?

R427 HKX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R427 HKX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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