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R392 JGP

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,707 mi
Last recorded98,707 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 JGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 98,707 miles

engine oil soaked

offside front inner c/v boot damp with oil

sill kit fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 98,676 miles

front brake discs worn

repairs carried out to offside door mirror

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 98,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

repairs carried out to offside door mirror

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,540 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 92,491 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 92,491 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,789 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,480 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,091 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 78,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 63,617 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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R392 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R392 JGP registered?

R392 JGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R392 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R392 JGP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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