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R604 BNF

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,075 mi
Last recorded88,075 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 BNF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 88,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vehicle corroded under body

Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,431 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 84,698 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 84,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

near side door mirror glass cracked oil leak from engine on offside rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,370 miles

Crank case breather hose split at rocker cover

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in neaside rear rose bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,447 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 75,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 71,342 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,047 miles

40% of high level stop light not working

body of high level stop light damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2007 59,848 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R604 BNF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R604 BNF, 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 R604 BNF registered?

R604 BNF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R604 BNF safe to buy?

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