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R27 GHJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,441 mi
Last recorded122,441 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 GHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 122,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 122,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 122,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 118,516 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 118,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 115,042 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 112,856 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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R27 GHJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R27 GHJ, 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 R27 GHJ registered?

R27 GHJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R27 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 GHJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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