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R351 JGP

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,460 mi
Last recorded141,460 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 141,460 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 138,030 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 135,308 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 135,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 131,522 miles

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r shock absorbers

corrosion to rear brake ferrules

damage to windscreen

smoke from exhaust

Pass 17 Nov 2008 127,472 miles

Oil leak

damage to windscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2008 127,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2007 121,390 miles

damage to windscreen

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2007 121,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

damage to windscreen

oil leak

signs of wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on edges

strong advise n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2006 113,860 miles

Oil leak

chips in windscreen

n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2005 103,161 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

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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R351 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R351 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 R351 JGP registered?

R351 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R351 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 JGP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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