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R773 TRH

1998 Saab 9-5

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,156 mi
Last recorded129,156 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 TRH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 129,156 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT ARMS CORRODED

REAR SHOCKER CORRODED OUTERS

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 129,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S AND O/S FRONT ARMS CORRODED

REAR SHOCKER CORRODED OUTERS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 129,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S AND O/S FRONT ARMS CORRODED

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE

Fail 5 Dec 2013 123,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S AND O/S FRONT ARMS CORRODED

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE

Pass 18 Dec 2012 119,260 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 119,254 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 113,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 113,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,910 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 108,909 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 103,845 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 99,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 99,578 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 93,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 93,161 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 89,958 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 89,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 86,575 miles

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

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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R773 TRH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R773 TRH, 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 R773 TRH registered?

R773 TRH is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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