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R310 JGP

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,328 mi
Last recorded199,328 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 199,328 miles

N/S/F Anti-Roll bar link Rubber Covers Split

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 184,565 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 170,347 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 170,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 152,354 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 152,354 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 138,270 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 138,270 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 124,248 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 124,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres fethered on inner edges, note

Fail 1 Feb 2006 105,756 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from engine. Washers slow to prime up. Slight lip on front brake discs. Headlamp wiper blades mishaped. Slipt splitting on lower arm bushes. slight damage to front bumper(lower trims) and sid display not in full

Pass 1 Feb 2006 105,756 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from engine. Washers slow to prime up. Slight lip on front brake discs. Headlamp wiper blades mishaped. Slipt splitting on lower arm bushes. slight damage to front bumper(lower trims) and sid display not in full

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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R310 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R310 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 R310 JGP registered?

R310 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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