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R572 JPE

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,956 mi
Last recorded147,956 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 JPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 147,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 144,141 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DE -LAMINATED //// REAR SILENCER BADLY DE-LAMINATED

Fail 10 Nov 2011 144,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DE -LAMINATED //// REAR SILENCER BADLY DE-LAMINATED

Pass 29 Oct 2010 139,524 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 131,101 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 117,019 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 102,376 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 93,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 78,367 miles

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

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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R572 JPE is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol 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 R572 JPE, 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 R572 JPE registered?

R572 JPE is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R572 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R572 JPE 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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