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R293 ARJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,120 mi
Last recorded150,120 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 ARJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 150,120 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 139,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 133,704 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre edge tread slightly low

Fail 7 Jun 2010 133,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre edge tread slightly low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 124,199 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 124,199 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 122,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipere blade end split

nearside front tyre wall has a cut

offside front inner cv boot leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2006 116,470 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 110,907 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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R293 ARJ 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 77.8%.

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 R293 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 R293 ARJ registered?

R293 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R293 ARJ safe to buy?

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