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R598 CAU

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,194 mi
Last recorded84,194 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 CAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,194 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,720 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 81,720 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 80,018 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 80,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,378 miles

front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 30 Jan 2012 78,378 miles

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

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

front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,290 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,876 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,163 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,113 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,550 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,550 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,123 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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R598 CAU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R598 CAU, 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 R598 CAU registered?

R598 CAU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R598 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 CAU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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