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R529 HCG

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,727 mi
Last recorded164,727 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 HCG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 164,727 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 164,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise battery insecure

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 159,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise - cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Jan 2011 159,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise - cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2010 154,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise - o/s/r door doesnt open

advise - rear tyres low on pressure

Fail 5 Feb 2010 154,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise - o/s/r door doesnt open

advise - rear tyres low on pressure

Pass 9 Feb 2009 149,784 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 142,858 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 137,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 123,169 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 123,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 118,225 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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R529 HCG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R529 HCG, 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 R529 HCG registered?

R529 HCG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R529 HCG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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