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R451 PCF

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,413 mi
Last recorded119,413 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 119,413 miles

all coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 119,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all coil springs corroded

centre stop light has a bulb not working

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 117,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 117,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front shock absorber has no dampening effect and requires replacment

Pass 8 May 2012 114,414 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 109,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 104,504 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 104,503 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

over heating

Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,911 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

near side front anti roll bar link rod ball joint worn

off side front seat base cushion insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2008 92,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 88,798 miles

o\s\f anti roll bar drop link dust cover (upper) split

Pass 24 May 2006 82,516 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

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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R451 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R451 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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R451 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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