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R642 ACL

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

179,255 mi
Last recorded179,255 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 ACL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 179,255 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 179,254 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 175,724 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded also mounting slightly corroaded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 172,278 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 172,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 167,677 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 167,672 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan x2 (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

adverse wear on both rear tyres

all suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 162,517 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 162,515 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 159,097 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 159,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 155,960 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 155,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 153,982 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 153,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 150,505 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 150,505 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear hub lower bushes have slight play

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 144,577 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 138,938 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 138,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 129,469 miles

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

all brake discs poor surface condition

front number plate in poor condition

o/s/r top suspension bush has slight play

Pass 22 May 2006 115,665 miles

front number plate poor

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre very close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R642 ACL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R642 ACL, 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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R642 ACL is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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