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R208 JPG

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,700 mi
Last recorded198,700 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 JPG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2010 198,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 187,602 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 179,880 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 150,971 miles

slight play in both rear lower outter suspension bushes

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link arm

Pass 13 Nov 2006 140,213 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link arm

Pass 2 Jun 2006 131,253 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 191,212 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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R208 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R208 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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What year was R208 JPG registered?

R208 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R208 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 JPG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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