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R545 GNA

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,023 mi
Last recorded183,023 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 GNA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 183,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

baffles loose in centre exhaust box

Pass 28 Sep 2018 181,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 179,395 miles

Oil leak ()

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

offside door mirror outer cover missing

Fail 29 Aug 2017 179,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

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

offside door mirror outer cover missing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 173,782 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 166,525 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 158,200 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 158,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 150,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 142,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 133,125 miles

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

PAS OIL LEVEL LOW TOPPED UP

Fail 7 Mar 2011 133,125 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PAS OIL LEVEL LOW TOPPED UP

Pass 17 Mar 2010 125,184 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,526 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 108,115 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 93,042 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R545 GNA 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 82.4%.

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 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 R545 GNA, 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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R545 GNA is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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