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R830 BOE

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,272 mi
Last recorded105,272 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 BOE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 105,272 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 105,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,873 miles

petrol smell in cabin

some rust spots under vehicle body

Fail 13 Aug 2015 98,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both feeds,front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,757 miles

Exhaust has corrosion

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,719 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,582 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,913 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,835 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,188 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,603 miles

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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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R830 BOE is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R830 BOE, 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 R830 BOE registered?

R830 BOE is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R830 BOE safe to buy?

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