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R314 JGP

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,560 mi
Last recorded167,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 167,560 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 159,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 150,026 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 150,025 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 142,748 miles

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

Oil leak

offside mirror insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2014 135,363 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r upper arm outer rose bushes have slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2013 132,062 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 132,062 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 136,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 128,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

bad coolant leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 123,259 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 116,480 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 112,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 101,849 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 101,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 94,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 84,192 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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R314 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R314 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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R314 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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