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R674 AJO

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,432 mi
Last recorded99,432 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 AJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,432 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 99,432 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2009 92,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 90,450 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 90,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,664 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 84,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 77,166 miles

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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R674 AJO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R674 AJO, 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 R674 AJO registered?

R674 AJO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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