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R442 YLH

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,829 mi
Last recorded159,829 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 YLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 159,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 159,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 159,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2015 159,824 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 159,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 155,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear indicaters slightly discolored

Pass 14 Mar 2012 145,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Nail In Tread

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 135,616 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 135,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 123,329 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 115,020 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 111,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 111,600 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 107,548 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 104,085 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 103,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R442 YLH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R442 YLH, 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 R442 YLH registered?

R442 YLH is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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