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R534 COR

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,241 mi
Last recorded133,241 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 COR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 133,241 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 coil springs rusting

both front tyres 3to4mm

off side vrear tyre 3to4mm

Pass 9 Mar 2013 128,028 miles

near side rear tyre getting low 2to3mm

small rust on all 4 coil springs

Pass 13 Mar 2012 121,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 115,790 miles

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

both rear coil spring rusting

small marks in rear no plate

Pass 9 Mar 2010 109,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 103,059 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Mar 2009 103,039 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 94,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 86,292 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 77,876 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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R534 COR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R534 COR, 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 R534 COR registered?

R534 COR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R534 COR safe to buy?

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