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R69 HSF

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,122 mi
Last recorded121,122 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 HSF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 121,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre exhaust heat sheild loose

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Temporary repair OSR light

Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 92,552 miles

all brake componants corroded

all brake hose ferruls and banjos rusty

all suspension componants corroded

car has been by the coast to be so corroded

exhaust system very rusty

front lower arm rear bushes bonding insecure but has no play in bushes, recommend to get done

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 92,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all brake componants corroded

all brake hose ferruls and banjos rusty

all suspension componants corroded

car has been by the coast to be so corroded

exhaust system very rusty

front lower arm rear bushes bonding insecure but has no play in bushes, recommend to get done

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,842 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both handbrake return springs missing

nearside rear upper suspension bush has slight play

offside rear tyre flatspotted

Fail 2 Mar 2011 84,842 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both handbrake return springs missing

nearside rear upper suspension bush has slight play

offside rear tyre flatspotted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,662 miles

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

n/s rear tyre damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2010 75,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,540 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS LOW.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/R TOP SUSPENSION BUSH.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,963 miles

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,553 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/R SUSPENSION ARM BUSH.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 54,455 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R69 HSF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc 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 R69 HSF, 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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R69 HSF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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