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R823 XSD

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,220 mi
Last recorded107,220 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 XSD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2012 107,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 107,220 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,805 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,486 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,455 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 69,502 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal

Fail 11 Oct 2007 58,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 58,972 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,353 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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R823 XSD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R823 XSD, 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 R823 XSD registered?

R823 XSD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R823 XSD safe to buy?

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