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R677 MSO

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,748 mi
Last recorded142,748 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 MSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 142,748 miles

heat shields loose

nearside front indicator loose

nearside rear discs corroded

nearside rear tyre raised tread

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

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

drivers wiper torn

engine noisy

exhaust corroded

exhaust front flexi perished

front springs corroded

offside handbrake return spring missing

oil leak from engine

oil low

rear springs corroded

slight movement in steering rack bushes

slight movement in sub frame bushes

slight play in nearside front drop link

small chip in windscreen

tyre size 215/55/16

Pass 3 Sep 2009 135,837 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear springs corroded

heat shield loose on fuel tank

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edges(raised tread)

offside front wiper torn

offside inner cv boot leaking

oil leak from engine

return spring on offside rear handbrake lever missing(still operating)

slight knock through steering

slight movement in front subframe and wishbone bushes

small dent in offside front inner wheel rim

tyre size 215/55/16v

Pass 7 May 2008 120,096 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 120,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 109,841 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 109,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 100,067 miles

Nearside Outer 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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R677 MSO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R677 MSO, 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 R677 MSO registered?

R677 MSO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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