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R630 TJM

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,144 mi
Last recorded71,144 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 TJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,144 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 71,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,233 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,937 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,294 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,093 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,540 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,448 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 52,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,415 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,180 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 41,996 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 38,193 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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R630 TJM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R630 TJM, 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 R630 TJM registered?

R630 TJM is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R630 TJM safe to buy?

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