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R617 OAN

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,288 mi
Last recorded138,288 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 OAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 138,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front anti roll link rubbers split

both inner drive shaft boots deterioted

both rear discs pitted

front brake discs getting thin

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2011 138,288 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front anti roll link rubbers split

both inner drive shaft boots deterioted

both rear discs pitted

front brake discs getting thin

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 134,583 miles

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

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

both anti-roll links top ball joint rubbers split

both rear brake discs pitted

front brake discs slightly worn both

Fail 23 Sep 2010 134,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both anti-roll links top ball joint rubbers split

both rear brake discs pitted

front brake discs slightly worn both

Pass 15 Sep 2009 128,656 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both inner driveshaft gaiters split

o/s front antiroll bar link gaiter split

Fail 14 Sep 2009 128,656 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both inner driveshaft gaiters split

o/s front antiroll bar link gaiter split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 123,024 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 123,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 115,976 miles

BOTH INNER FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS SPLIT

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2007 114,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 108,296 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 108,255 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R617 OAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R617 OAN, 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 R617 OAN registered?

R617 OAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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