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R676 AJO

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 AJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,267 miles

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

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Fail 13 Jan 2011 90,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake discs worn & lipped

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 86,559 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2010 86,559 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,420 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Offside front and both rear indicators faded

Fail 15 Jan 2009 82,420 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front and both rear indicators faded

Fail 15 Jan 2008 77,677 miles

Both rear indicators faded

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake high

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

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

Offside front indicator faded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,677 miles

Both rear indicators faded

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake high

Offside front indicator faded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,724 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 72,719 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 66,229 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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R676 AJO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R676 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 R676 AJO registered?

R676 AJO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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