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R788 ORS

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,833 mi
Last recorded88,833 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 ORS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,833 miles

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

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,023 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Feb 2009 81,033 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,684 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 64,897 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,897 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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R788 ORS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R788 ORS, 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 R788 ORS registered?

R788 ORS is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R788 ORS shows 6 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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