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R690 RRS

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,921 mi
Last recorded128,921 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 RRS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 128,921 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise exhaust centre exhaust box corroding and blowing slightly.

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroding.

advise surface rust on front and rear suspension.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 125,642 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroded,but secure and not blowing at present.

advise surface rust on front and rear suspension .

Fail 13 Aug 2013 125,642 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroded,but secure and not blowing at present.

advise surface rust on front and rear suspension .

Pass 2 Aug 2012 119,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

minor corrosion at n/s/r brake disc

rear exhaust box deteriorating

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jul 2011 117,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise centre and rear exhaust box outer casings corroded,but secure and not blowing at present.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 117,054 miles

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

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

advise centre and rear exhaust box outer casings corroded,but secure and not blowing at present.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 114,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise one bulb out of five not working on centre stop lamp.

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroded,but secure and not blowing at present.

advise rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

advise sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection of sills.

advise slight surface corrosion on offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules and unions.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 109,440 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise centre section and rear exhaust box corroded, but secure and not blowing at present.

advise front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

advise surface corrosion on offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 109,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise centre section and rear exhaust box corroded, but secure and not blowing at present.

advise front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

advise surface corrosion on offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 103,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 103,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 97,768 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 90,532 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R690 RRS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R690 RRS, 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 RRS is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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