MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,847 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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.
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre pressure low
rear silencer in poor condition
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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
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
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?
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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.
Is R498 LGP safe to buy?
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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