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R690 MBD

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,078 mi
Last recorded24,078 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 MBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 24,078 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 124,061 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 123,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 118,001 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 118,000 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 110,923 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 102,734 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 94,455 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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R690 MBD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R690 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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R690 MBD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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