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R392 EHJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,548 mi
Last recorded114,548 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 EHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2012 114,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 100,142 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 89,295 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,800 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 61,753 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 59,178 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall just starting to crack

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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R392 EHJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R392 EHJ, 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 R392 EHJ registered?

R392 EHJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R392 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R392 EHJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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