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R116 PJB

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,977 mi
Last recorded181,977 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 PJB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 181,977 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 181,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2008 168,949 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 168,897 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2007
Fail 2 May 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 157,957 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 157,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R116 PJB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R116 PJB, 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 R116 PJB registered?

R116 PJB is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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