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R657 CVG

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,853 mi
Last recorded95,853 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 CVG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,853 miles

window screen has small chips

rear exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,896 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 91,896 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,598 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,937 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 85,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 83,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 78,562 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,281 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,200 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,409 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,812 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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R657 CVG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R657 CVG, 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 R657 CVG registered?

R657 CVG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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