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R498 LGP

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,847 mi
Last recorded112,847 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 LGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 112,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Dec 2016 112,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,006 miles

Gearbox rear under mounting is deteriorating.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 97,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,955 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 2 Feb 2013 87,965 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,473 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 81,450 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,923 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 74,145 miles

Hand brake application uneven

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight bind on O/S/R brake

Pass 7 Feb 2008 71,543 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake lever has low reserve travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,497 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R498 LGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R498 LGP, 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 R498 LGP registered?

R498 LGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R498 LGP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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