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R61 TMO

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,943 mi
Last recorded126,943 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 TMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 126,943 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 129,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 118,806 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 118,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine timming chain noisey

exhaust corroded at cat to centre joint

low oil level

nearside rear tyre low on tread on outer edge

offside front lower arm bush bond seperated

stone chip in screen

Fail 25 Jan 2008 110,937 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 110,937 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 105,516 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 105,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 98,272 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 98,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R61 TMO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R61 TMO, 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 R61 TMO registered?

R61 TMO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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