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R119 PJB

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,048 mi
Last recorded124,048 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2006
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 PJB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2006 124,048 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN INNER EDGE O/S AND SIDE WALLS BOTH SIDE

N/S/REAR REV LIGHT NOT WORKING. STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN. SCRATCHS TO FRONT BUMPER N/S. OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE. FRONT PADS ARE LOW. REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED. REAR PADS ARE LOW.

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED.

TYRE SIZE 215/55/16W N/S/FRONT 2mm O/S/FRONT 2mm N/S/REAR 5mm O/S/REAR 6mm

Fail 9 Mar 2006 124,048 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN INNER EDGE O/S AND SIDE WALLS BOTH SIDE

N/S/REAR REV LIGHT NOT WORKING. STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN. SCRATCHS TO FRONT BUMPER N/S. OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE. FRONT PADS ARE LOW. REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED. REAR PADS ARE LOW.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED.

TYRE SIZE 215/55/16W N/S/FRONT 2mm O/S/FRONT 2mm N/S/REAR 5mm O/S/REAR 6mm

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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R119 PJB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R119 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 R119 PJB registered?

R119 PJB is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R119 PJB safe to buy?

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