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R268 ARJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,285 mi
Last recorded94,285 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 ARJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 94,285 miles

front tyres low tread

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 91,989 miles

Airbag light coloured in

Both front tyres low on pressure

Exhaust system corroded

Various parts and places corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 91,989 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Airbag light coloured in

Both front tyres low on pressure

Exhaust system corroded

Various parts and places corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,148 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,622 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 73,988 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 73,988 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,931 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,156 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 49,437 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,437 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,962 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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R268 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R268 ARJ, 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 R268 ARJ registered?

R268 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R268 ARJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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