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S916 RKJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,661 mi
Last recorded107,661 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 RKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 107,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded most pipes generally starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lense cracked (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 107,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear b ush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer support arm corroded away (7.1.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine/gear box mount (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lense cracked (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,180 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 107,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 104,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,229 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,429 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 96,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,936 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 91,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 81,165 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 74,750 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 67,863 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 62,144 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 62,144 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)

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

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

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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S916 RKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S916 RKJ, 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 S916 RKJ registered?

S916 RKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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