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R431 UUT

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,068 mi
Last recorded191,068 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 UUT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 191,068 miles

both rear tyres bauld inner edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 191,066 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres bauld inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2015 185,500 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven inside edges

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 185,336 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres wearing uneven inside edges

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 177,952 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2014 177,949 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 166,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 153,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 153,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 143,739 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 143,540 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 134,443 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 127,174 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 120,013 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 120,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 117,235 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 108,481 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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R431 UUT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R431 UUT, 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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R431 UUT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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