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R416 JGF

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,612 mi
Last recorded91,612 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 JGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,612 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 87,821 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 18 May 2012 87,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 18 May 2011 86,103 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 86,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2010 84,691 miles

front number plate cracked

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre starting to crack/perrish

Pass 1 May 2009 81,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 74,958 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 66,051 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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R416 JGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R416 JGF, 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 R416 JGF registered?

R416 JGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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