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R268 RJR

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,778 mi
Last recorded107,778 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 RJR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 107,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 106,253 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 106,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 103,056 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,056 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 98,419 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 93,602 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 89,312 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 64,255 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 64,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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 RJR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R268 RJR, 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 RJR registered?

R268 RJR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R268 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 RJR shows 12 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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