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R454 ABK

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,970 mi
Last recorded119,970 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 ABK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 119,970 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 116,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2010 116,505 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 106,919 miles

air bag warning light on

front no plate poor condition

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Aug 2009 106,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag warning light on

front no plate poor condition

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Aug 2008 97,753 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 97,753 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 92,759 miles

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

offside and nearside front wiper blade rubbers slightly split

Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,721 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 75,611 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

oil leak

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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R454 ABK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R454 ABK, 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 R454 ABK registered?

R454 ABK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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