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R693 EVW

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,647 mi
Last recorded91,647 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 EVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,647 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2012 91,647 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 91,097 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 91,097 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front inner cover insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2009 89,446 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 89,446 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 88,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R door 1: cannot be opened from inside the vehicle 2: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2008 88,353 miles

O/S/R door 1: cannot be opened from inside the vehicle 2: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2007 86,333 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 84,672 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 16 Jul 2005 83,183 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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R693 EVW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R693 EVW, 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 R693 EVW registered?

R693 EVW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R693 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R693 EVW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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