MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,878 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear tyres perished.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
large crack at the bottom of the windscreen offside not in the swept area
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
crack in windscreen off side not in swept area
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R428 TJB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R428 TJB, 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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R428 TJB is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R428 TJB safe to buy?
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