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R105 JMA

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,328 mi
Last recorded97,328 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 JMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,328 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 97,317 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,005 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 84,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,589 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 70,581 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 62,313 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 54,171 miles

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

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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R105 JMA is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R105 JMA, 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 R105 JMA registered?

R105 JMA is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R105 JMA safe to buy?

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