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R373 JGP

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,029 mi
Last recorded141,029 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 141,029 miles

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

air bag light on

offside door mirror loose

Pass 7 Jun 2012 138,477 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 134,328 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 134,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 127,328 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 127,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 120,520 miles

all four road tyres low treads on edges

n/s front tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

n/s rear hub top bush worn

Fail 26 Nov 2008 120,520 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all four road tyres low treads on edges

n/s front tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

n/s rear hub top bush worn

Pass 20 Dec 2007 117,278 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 18 Sep 2006 100,808 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 94,759 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R373 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 R373 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 R373 JGP registered?

R373 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R373 JGP safe to buy?

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