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R817 AGC

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,132 mi
Last recorded186,132 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 AGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2011 186,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 181,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 176,299 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 170,847 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 164,868 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 158,826 miles

both front tyres have small deep cuts in tread area

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2005 151,692 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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R817 AGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R817 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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R817 AGC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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