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R464 GGP

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,081 mi
Last recorded110,081 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 GGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 110,081 miles

Front smear from wipers

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush unbonding, allowing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush unbonding, allowing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box heavily corroded, tail pipe corroded

Rear exhaust rubber split

corrosion to various brake pipes

oil on subframe, power steering pipes

Fail 5 Sep 2018 110,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front smear from wipers

Front tyres under inflated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush unbonding, allowing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush unbonding, allowing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split, no cords felt (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust back box heavily corroded, tail pipe corroded

Rear exhaust rubber split

corrosion to various brake pipes

oil on subframe, power steering pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,856 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to various brake pipes

exhaust back box rubber split

n/s/f head lamp glass cracked

n/s/f indicator faded

oil on engine and gear box

Fail 1 Sep 2017 105,856 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear coil springs

corrosion to various brake pipes

exhaust back box rubber split

n/s/f head lamp glass cracked

n/s/f indicator faded

oil on engine and gear box

Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,356 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

possable rear pads low

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,368 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear coil springs corroding

o/s headlamp lens damaged

slight wear in o/s/r hub lower bush

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2015 98,368 miles

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

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

1 rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear coil springs corroding

o/s headlamp lens damaged

slight wear in o/s/r hub lower bush

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,198 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 75,554 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight sidewall cut on 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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R464 GGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R464 GGP, 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 R464 GGP registered?

R464 GGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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