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R486 PMO

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,238 mi
Last recorded124,238 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 PMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2011 124,238 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s outer brake discs quite badly corroded , brake roller test results ok

very slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2011 124,238 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer brake discs quite badly corroded , brake roller test results ok

very slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2010 114,879 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 98,567 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 92,911 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 88,045 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 86,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 86,336 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 75,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,818 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R486 PMO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc 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 R486 PMO, 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 R486 PMO registered?

R486 PMO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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