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R202 JPG

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,566 mi
Last recorded120,566 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 JPG
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 120,566 miles

Near side door mirror cracked outer cover missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 May 2007 120,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side door mirror cracked outer cover missing

Pass 19 May 2006 111,050 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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R202 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R202 JPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R202 JPG registered?

R202 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R202 JPG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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