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R636 TJM

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,887 mi
Last recorded122,887 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 TJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 122,887 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 117,203 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 111,109 miles

nearside front mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2007 105,320 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2007 105,320 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2006 101,822 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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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R636 TJM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R636 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 R636 TJM registered?

R636 TJM is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R636 TJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 TJM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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