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R483 JMR

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,482 mi
Last recorded161,482 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 JMR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 161,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

one exhaust bracket is broken off but the system is still secure

Pass 20 Dec 2012 155,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 155,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2010 142,889 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 136,860 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 130,647 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 123,127 miles

o/s parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 24 Aug 2006 116,911 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 110,760 miles

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

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

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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R483 JMR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R483 JMR, 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 R483 JMR registered?

R483 JMR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R483 JMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 JMR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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