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R811 AAT

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,450 mi
Last recorded163,450 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 AAT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 163,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 160,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 160,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 155,863 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 155,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 146,724 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 146,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 142,396 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on all coil srings

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake flexi ferrules

engine oil level low

handbrake travel high

Fail 19 Jun 2007 137,610 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to both rear coil springs

corrosion to both rear flexi ferrules

Pass 19 Jun 2007 137,610 miles

corrosion to both rear coil springs

corrosion to both rear flexi ferrules

Pass 12 Jun 2006 131,885 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R811 AAT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R811 AAT, 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 R811 AAT registered?

R811 AAT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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