MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,600 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear upper suspension pin bush rubbers in poor condtion
brake fluid below max.
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
damage to sills
nsr tyre worn on edges and some cuts
osf door mirror glass asy. in poor condition
outer sills covered
rear flexi-hose ferruals corroded
stone chips in windscreen
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear upper suspension pin bush rubbers in poor condtion
brake fluid below max.
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
damage to sills
nsr tyre worn on edges and some cuts
osf door mirror glass asy. in poor condition
outer sills covered
rear flexi-hose ferruals corroded
stone chips in windscreen
hand brake travel high
rear brake hose ferrells corroded
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
hand brake travel high
rear brake hose ferrells corroded
front number plate water damaged
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front number plate water damaged
refer to previous test number 332892007460
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advanced wear on o/s/r tyre
childseat fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r
front discs and pads worn
slight discolouring on o/s/f and n/s/r indicators
Front brake discs worn.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Uneven wear near side rear tyre.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R226 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R226 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 R226 JPG registered?
R226 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 June 1998.
Is R226 JPG safe to buy?
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