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R533 YBP

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,162 mi
Last recorded82,162 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 YBP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 82,162 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 82,162 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,959 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear fog lamp lense cracked!

Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,391 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 82,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light showing!

triangular warning lamp showing on dashboard!

Pass 8 Jan 2007 78,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 75,031 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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R533 YBP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R533 YBP, 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 R533 YBP registered?

R533 YBP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R533 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 YBP shows 7 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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