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R663 YRV

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,237 mi
Last recorded172,237 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 YRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 172,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside and shocker absorbers corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 168,139 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVY CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 168,130 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS REAR CHASSIS AT CROSS MEMBER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVY CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 161,506 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES

REAR COIL SPRINGS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO NSR SUSPENSION

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR AND BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (x2) (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 161,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR OS & NS PIPES TO BRAKE HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES

REAR COIL SPRINGS AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO NSR SUSPENSION

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR AND BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (x2) (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 151,576 miles

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS AND COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

OS & NS REAR BRAKE PIPES TO HOSES CORRODED

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 144,591 miles

BOTH NFRONT LOWER ARMS CORRODED .

BOTH NUMBER PLATES IN POOR CONDITION .

BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE PIPES CORRDED BY REAR HOSE .

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING .

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

OIL LEAKS FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE .

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 138,210 miles

bad oil leak from engine osf

both front lower arms corroded

front no plate deterioated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 138,209 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine osf

both front lower arms corroded

front no plate deterioated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 137,109 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 129,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 119,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 107,155 miles

n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

***SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK WITH STRONG FUMES INSIDE CAR***

bad front brake judder + imbalance

front number plate in poor condition

indicator stalk loose

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush de-bonding

slight play in n/s/r vertical suspension bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2009 100,365 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2009 100,365 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2008 94,755 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper split on ends

Pass 24 Feb 2007 85,529 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 85,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2006 77,759 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R663 YRV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R663 YRV, 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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R663 YRV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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