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R428 TJB

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,878 mi
Last recorded52,878 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 TJB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 52,878 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 52,756 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,934 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,128 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 43,992 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,264 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,907 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,751 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,934 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 31,934 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,537 miles

large crack at the bottom of the windscreen offside not in the swept area

Fail 2 Jul 2009 30,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 28,755 miles

crack in windscreen off side not in swept area

Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,302 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,355 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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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.

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