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R775 RPY

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,579 mi
Last recorded73,579 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 RPY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,579 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre valve perished

offside rear tyre slight perished

oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,232 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,663 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 53,461 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 53,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,522 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,990 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,990 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,335 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,132 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,490 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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R775 RPY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R775 RPY, 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 R775 RPY registered?

R775 RPY is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R775 RPY safe to buy?

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