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R511 XCY

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,268 mi
Last recorded134,268 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 XCY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 134,268 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 134,263 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2022 134,258 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective Both ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,220 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 134,184 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 134,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Throughout (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 134,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Throughout (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 132,493 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 128,414 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 128,414 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 124,829 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 120,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 116,895 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 113,772 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 105,129 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2008 100,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 97,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 97,158 miles

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

Nearside rear brake discs corroded

Unable to see inner surface of both rear brake discs

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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R511 XCY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R511 XCY, 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 R511 XCY registered?

R511 XCY is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R511 XCY safe to buy?

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