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R82 SBD

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,926 mi
Last recorded148,926 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 SBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 148,926 miles

Central Inner Body has slight corrosion Corrosion around drain holes (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 139,565 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Offside parking brake low performance.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear only 2.mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 125,445 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 117,590 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 112,389 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 107,808 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 101,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 95,240 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 95,240 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 88,797 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 83,591 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,256 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 77,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,933 miles

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

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

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 SBD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R82 SBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R82 SBD registered?

R82 SBD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R82 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 SBD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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