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R532 KGO

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,824 mi
Last recorded91,824 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 KGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 91,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,912 miles

All tyres under inflated.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has nick in sidewall, no cords showing.

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,994 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,019 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,617 miles

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,398 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,118 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,690 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,505 miles

front tyres gettimg low please replace soon close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,341 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 65,068 miles

Both front tyres under 3mm and N/S/F cracking on side wall

Front number plate cracked

O/S/R down to 3mm and is cracking on side wall

Passenger wiper blade split

Slight pitting and rust on outer front brake disc

Fail 24 Oct 2007 65,068 miles

Both front tyres under 3mm and N/S/F cracking on side wall

Front number plate cracked

O/S/R down to 3mm and is cracking on side wall

Passenger wiper blade split

Slight pitting and rust on outer front brake disc

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 63,465 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 61,570 miles

Stone chip on front number plate. Sid display not in full. Slight fraying on drivers seat belt. Rear number plate slightly loose on O/S. N/S/F tyre worn on outter side wall and O/S/R tyre cracking slightly on side walls.

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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R532 KGO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R532 KGO, 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 R532 KGO registered?

R532 KGO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R532 KGO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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