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R808 AGC

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,885 mi
Last recorded125,885 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 AGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 122,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 118,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 107,652 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 107,642 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 101,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,269 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 89,658 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,571 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,969 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jun 2008 73,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 61,347 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 61,346 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R808 AGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R808 AGC, 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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R808 AGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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