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R831 FUD

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,557 mi
Last recorded180,557 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 FUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 180,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F anti roll bar link gaiters split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 173,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front number damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2008 159,633 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limmit + tread mis-shaping

o/s/r tyre at 2mm + tread mis-shaping

Fail 9 Sep 2008 159,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre on legal limmit + tread mis-shaping

o/s/r tyre at 2mm + tread mis-shaping

Pass 20 Sep 2007 141,780 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight front brake imbalance (10%)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 129,430 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroding around spring seats and casings

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 113,827 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R831 FUD 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 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 R831 FUD, 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 R831 FUD registered?

R831 FUD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R831 FUD shows 7 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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