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R46 XKP

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,166 mi
Last recorded109,166 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 XKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2022 109,166 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,099 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,344 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 100,954 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner/outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 98,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 95,030 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 92,970 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 88,468 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 86,027 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 82,967 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 80,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 74,434 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,997 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,721 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,605 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,300 miles

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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R46 XKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R46 XKP, 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 R46 XKP registered?

R46 XKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is R46 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R46 XKP shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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