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S515 CRP

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,225 mi
Last recorded167,225 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 CRP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2012 167,225 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 167,225 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 9 Dec 2010 160,708 miles

H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Fail 9 Dec 2010 160,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 6 Jan 2010 153,965 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 153,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

AUTO G/BOX PIPE BURST & OTHER PIPES VERY CORRODED

Pass 6 Jan 2009 147,076 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 139,430 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 131,173 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 131,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 122,304 miles

rear disc/ pads require attention soon

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S515 CRP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S515 CRP, 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 S515 CRP registered?

S515 CRP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S515 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 CRP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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