MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,738 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
oil leaks
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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R179 TJH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R179 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 R179 TJH registered?
R179 TJH is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R179 TJH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R179 TJH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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