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R432 NNW

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,451 mi
Last recorded124,451 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 NNW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 124,451 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)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 124,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 117,408 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 117,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 110,810 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 110,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 104,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front&rear no plate worn

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 104,681 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front&rear no plate worn

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

offside handbrake cable return spring missing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 94,860 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 76,971 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 76,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R432 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R432 NNW, 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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R432 NNW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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