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R301 JGP

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,109 mi
Last recorded134,109 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 134,109 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 126,465 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 119,501 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 119,501 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 106,979 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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R301 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R301 JGP, 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 R301 JGP registered?

R301 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R301 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 JGP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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