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R82 HUH

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 HUH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 117,289 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 117,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 108,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 108,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2009 106,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

unable to adjust o/s head light

Fail 24 Feb 2009 106,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

unable to adjust o/s head light

Pass 11 Feb 2008 104,162 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 99,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2006 89,803 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 89,803 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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R82 HUH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R82 HUH, 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 R82 HUH registered?

R82 HUH is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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