MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nearside rear tyre slightly perished.
some corrosion to rear brake discs.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
nearside rear tyre slightly perished.
some corrosion to rear brake discs.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
rear silencer corroded
rust on all brake discs
heavy rusting rear silencer
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
heavy rusting rear silencer
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
gearbox rear support mount bush worn to excess
nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge
offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge
small chips in windscreen
some imbalance on rear brakes
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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R187 JAR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R187 JAR, 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 R187 JAR registered?
R187 JAR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R187 JAR safe to buy?
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