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R618 JGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,709 mi
Last recorded102,709 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 102,709 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 102,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear b pipe leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,613 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 98,392 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,739 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,603 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,206 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 79,829 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

turbo waste gate disconected from turbo

Pass 24 Feb 2006 77,606 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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R618 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R618 JGJ, 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 R618 JGJ registered?

R618 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R618 JGJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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