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R169 TJH

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,642 mi
Last recorded111,642 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 TJH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2008 111,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 17 May 2007 98,076 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2006 85,590 miles

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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R169 TJH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R169 TJH, 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 R169 TJH registered?

R169 TJH is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R169 TJH safe to buy?

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