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R302 MGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,010 mi
Last recorded145,010 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 MGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 145,010 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 144,981 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 142,572 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 142,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 137,869 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 128,693 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 125,866 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 125,866 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 123,448 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 114,973 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 114,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R302 MGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R302 MGN, 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 R302 MGN registered?

R302 MGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R302 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 MGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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