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R466 DOK

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,441 mi
Last recorded124,441 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 DOK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush worn ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 124,429 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 124,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,116 miles

front registration plate damaged

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 116,400 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 110,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 106,201 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2011 100,930 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 96,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 93,935 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 91,316 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 91,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 88,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,230 miles

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

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

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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R466 DOK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R466 DOK, 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 R466 DOK registered?

R466 DOK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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