CarVerify

Free Car Check

R58 KVL

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,628 mi
Last recorded93,628 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 KVL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2009 93,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 93,628 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 82,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

engine noisy

Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

engine noisy

Pass 30 Jan 2007 74,659 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 74,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 67,867 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 67,867 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
Full Saab 9-5 Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R58 KVL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 109,593 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R58 KVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R58 KVL?

You can check the full history of R58 KVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R58 KVL registered?

R58 KVL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R58 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 KVL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R58 KVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R58 KVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.