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R502 AOV

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,090 mi
Last recorded143,090 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 AOV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 143,090 miles

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR UNIT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT MIRROR OK

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 120,576 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 120,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

offside rear number plate light dull

Pass 13 Feb 2009 111,921 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,569 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 99,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 85,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 79,624 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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R502 AOV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R502 AOV, 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 R502 AOV registered?

R502 AOV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R502 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 AOV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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