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R581 GCL

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,693 mi
Last recorded54,693 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 GCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,693 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,099 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,381 miles

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

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

o/s/r disc pitting

Fail 22 Feb 2010 40,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,173 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,767 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,079 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,586 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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R581 GCL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc 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 R581 GCL, 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 R581 GCL registered?

R581 GCL is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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