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R741 LRX

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,027 mi
Last recorded151,027 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 LRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 151,027 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside raer door cannot be opened

Oil leak (ONTO EXHAUST)

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 150,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside raer door cannot be opened

Oil leak (ONTO EXHAUST)

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 143,913 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 143,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 131,057 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 131,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 120,897 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 116,799 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 116,799 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 106,908 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 106,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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R741 LRX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R741 LRX, 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 R741 LRX registered?

R741 LRX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R741 LRX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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