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R669 MBD

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

228,442 mi
Last recorded228,442 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 MBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 228,442 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 221,018 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 221,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 213,542 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 206,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 200,089 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 200,089 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 192,382 miles

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

Exhaust bracket missing from rear box

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 182,019 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 172,327 miles

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Apr 2008 160,344 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 153,331 miles

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

front brake imbalance

handbrake travel

Fail 30 Apr 2007 154,331 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise front brakes pull to right †advise handbrake travel †advise number plate light dim

Pass 3 Feb 2006 140,426 miles

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

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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R669 MBD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R669 MBD, 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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R669 MBD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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