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R505 UKP

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,792 mi
Last recorded109,792 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 UKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2011 109,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 109,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

n/s rear tyre has outer side wall damage.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 97,641 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 92,104 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,342 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 85,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 78,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 70,104 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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R505 UKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R505 UKP, 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 R505 UKP registered?

R505 UKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is R505 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 UKP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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