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R531 ULD

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,831 mi
Last recorded135,831 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 ULD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 135,831 miles

2 high level stop lights inoperative

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

Fail 1 May 2012 135,795 miles

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

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

2 high level stop lights inoperative

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

Pass 9 May 2011 132,668 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 132,668 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

2 high level stop lights inoperative

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

o/s/f seat belt slightly

Pass 8 May 2010 129,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front exchaust one rubber mount split

n/s/f/door mirror damaged

Pass 12 May 2009 125,392 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 125,392 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 119,719 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 119,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 115,356 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 115,351 miles

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

handbrake slightly high

Pass 16 Feb 2006 92,909 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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R531 ULD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R531 ULD, 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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R531 ULD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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