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R515 TTS

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,879 mi
Last recorded104,879 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 TTS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,879 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front caliper retaining spring missing

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

all coil springs corroded

both rear tyres abnormally worn and close to limit

front subframe corroded and damaged

oil cooler loose/cable tied on

parking brake application uneven

Fail 8 Jul 2019 104,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

all coil springs corroded

both rear tyres abnormally worn and close to limit

front subframe corroded and damaged

oil cooler loose/cable tied on

parking brake application uneven

Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,365 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sills have plastic covers hindering full inspection.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 99,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sills have plastic covers hindering full inspection.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,783 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,345 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine steady bar bushes slightly perished

Fail 27 Feb 2014 83,345 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine steady bar bushes slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,219 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 83,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,068 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2011 83,068 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 31 Dec 2009 75,786 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,401 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,555 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 68,555 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 66,039 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 66,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R515 TTS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R515 TTS, 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 R515 TTS registered?

R515 TTS is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R515 TTS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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