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R591 PEO

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

281,641 mi
Last recorded281,641 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 PEO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 281,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi nr tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 218,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi nr tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 208,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner edge feathered

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 208,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner edge feathered

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 197,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mount (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 196,896 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor around grommet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mount (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 185,764 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 185,759 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 173,338 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 160,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 148,462 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 137,343 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 137,343 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 123,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 123,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 113,311 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 113,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,606 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 89,939 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 89,939 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 78,881 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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R591 PEO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R591 PEO, 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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R591 PEO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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