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R226 JPG

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,600 mi
Last recorded81,600 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 JPG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,600 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 81,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 74,694 miles

hand brake travel high

rear brake hose ferrells corroded

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2009 74,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,577 miles

front number plate water damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2008 68,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 63,828 miles

refer to previous test number 332892007460

Fail 21 Jul 2007 63,781 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,165 miles

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?

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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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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R226 JPG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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