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S716 RVU

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,471 mi
Last recorded104,471 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 RVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 104,468 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 102,717 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,915 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 97,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,876 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 89,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 75,692 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 75,692 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 70,681 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

chip just outside zone a of screen

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear pads low rear discs corroded

slight brake judder

Fail 24 Jun 2006 70,512 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wipers split

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

offside rear brake pad appears low, advise check

rear brake discs pitted/corroded on edges

slight judder from all brakes

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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S716 RVU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S716 RVU, 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 S716 RVU registered?

S716 RVU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S716 RVU safe to buy?

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