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R184 JHW

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,338 mi
Last recorded114,338 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 JHW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,338 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,785 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,231 miles

Lower engine/gearbox stabiliser mount has play

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake disc backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has got wear on inner edge causing it ti run out of shape a little

Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,069 miles

exhaust sytem corroded

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking on the sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 102,076 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2014 102,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 102,063 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 95,940 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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R184 JHW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R184 JHW, 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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R184 JHW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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