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R433 PCF

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,363 mi
Last recorded208,363 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2018 208,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 203,881 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 196,624 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 191,493 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 184,690 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 177,141 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 169,774 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 164,671 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 154,066 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 143,252 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 134,636 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front tyres are wearing un evenly

osr brake pad anti rattel clip broken

Pass 11 Jun 2008 127,323 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 118,280 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 102,733 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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R433 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R433 PCF, 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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R433 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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