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S661 RCF

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,435 mi
Last recorded170,435 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 RCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 170,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f fog lamp not working

rear exhaust box is rusty & poor

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2018 170,425 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f fog lamp not working

rear exhaust box is rusty & poor

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2016 167,572 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 156,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front windscreen marked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 147,478 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 144,075 miles

engine oil leak becoming severe.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 135,597 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wiper damage to screen.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 135,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wiper damage to screen.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 122,588 miles

rear silencer deteriorating.

some damage to swept areas of windscreen.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 122,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer deteriorating.

some damage to swept areas of windscreen.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 111,719 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 70,644 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 61,406 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 18 Nov 2005 51,592 miles

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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S661 RCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S661 RCF, 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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S661 RCF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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