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R839 PDP

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,827 mi
Last recorded197,827 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 PDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 197,827 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,220 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,183 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,183 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,882 miles

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

Minor oil leak.

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

offside and nearside door mirror glass cover are damaged.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 75,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Minor oil leak.

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

offside and nearside door mirror glass cover are damaged.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,288 miles

Oil leak

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,981 miles

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

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

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

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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R839 PDP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R839 PDP, 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 R839 PDP registered?

R839 PDP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R839 PDP safe to buy?

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