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R368 JPN

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,716 mi
Last recorded154,716 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 JPN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 154,716 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 154,716 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 147,681 miles

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

n/s/f position lamp dim

Pass 23 Oct 2012 139,416 miles

nearside front position lamp dim

park brake application uneven

Fail 23 Oct 2012 139,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front position lamp dim

park brake application uneven

Pass 26 Oct 2011 128,958 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 116,459 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 108,030 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 108,028 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 104,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 99,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 95,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 95,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 87,979 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge. Slight play in rear suspension transverse link arm bushes. Rear exhaust box rusty.

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 3 Mar 2006 87,979 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge. Slight play in rear suspension transverse link arm bushes. Rear exhaust box rusty.

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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R368 JPN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R368 JPN, 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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R368 JPN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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