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R476 SDF

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,413 mi
Last recorded154,413 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 SDF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 154,413 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 153,369 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 153,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 152,311 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 151,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 150,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 148,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 145,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 143,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil low

handbrake noisey when applied

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box rusty also exhaust touching underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2015 140,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 133,310 miles

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Jul 2013 126,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2013 126,667 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 119,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

hand brake noisey requires adjustment

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Jul 2011 111,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,946 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 104,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 98,639 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 93,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jul 2008 93,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jul 2007 84,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,737 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion rear flexy brake hose ferrules

handbrake unevenly applying nearside hand brake require adjustment/attention

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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R476 SDF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R476 SDF, 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 R476 SDF registered?

R476 SDF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R476 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 SDF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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