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R530 WRN

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,962 mi
Last recorded155,962 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 WRN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 155,962 miles

Exhaust corroded and tail pipe missing

Pass 23 Apr 2019 152,821 miles

center section of exhaust corroded and starting to leak

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 26 Apr 2018 149,772 miles

front tyres worn close to limit and perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 147,434 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit and perished

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

rear of exhaust corroded and starting to leak slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2016 145,363 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 145,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 145,271 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded and starting to leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 145,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre section of exhaust corroded and starting to leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 143,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 142,091 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

Fail 18 Apr 2013 142,057 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

Pass 12 Apr 2012 139,460 miles

centre section of exhaust corroding

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 135,126 miles

centre and front section of exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

Pass 13 Apr 2010 129,898 miles

centre of exhaust corroding

screen chipped

slight play in nearside rear upper suspension arm bush

Pass 1 Apr 2009 126,430 miles

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

exhaust joints corroding

screen chipped

Fail 26 Mar 2009 126,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust joints corroding

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

screen chipped

Pass 10 Apr 2008 124,026 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to wear

power steering belt noisey on lock

Pass 26 Apr 2007 120,785 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 120,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight wear on offside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2005 113,183 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 113,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside wiper splitting

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R530 WRN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R530 WRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R530 WRN registered?

R530 WRN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R530 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 WRN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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