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R835 XHY

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,729 mi
Last recorded100,729 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 XHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 91,364 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,339 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 84,525 miles

Oil leak

engine mil light on

n/s/r tyre as side wall damage due to run flat

Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,620 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,639 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R835 XHY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R835 XHY, 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 R835 XHY registered?

R835 XHY is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R835 XHY safe to buy?

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