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R225 JPG

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,410 mi
Last recorded128,410 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 JPG
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 128,410 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 122,278 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 122,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 113,895 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 106,290 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 106,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R225 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R225 JPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R225 JPG registered?

R225 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R225 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 JPG shows 6 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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