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R170 JPG

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,020 mi
Last recorded117,020 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 JPG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,778 miles

Front and rear suspension components deterioating

Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,635 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,886 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 107,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,107 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,257 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 92,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,233 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 82,235 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 76,852 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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R170 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R170 JPG, 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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R170 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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