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R690 JGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,989 mi
Last recorded164,989 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 164,989 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Fail 30 Apr 2013 159,397 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Front Tyres Low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 159,397 miles

Front Tyres Low

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2012 153,746 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 148,127 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s/r suspension arm

Pass 3 Nov 2009 142,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 137,713 miles

THE PRESENCE OF COVERS,TRAYS & PANS,PREVENTING THE INSPECTION OF VARIOUS TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 31 Oct 2008 137,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

THE PRESENCE OF COVERS,TRAYS & PANS,PREVENTING THE INSPECTION OF VARIOUS TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 1 Nov 2007 134,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side front anti roll bar link rod ball joint cover split

Pass 1 Nov 2007 134,377 miles

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

off side front anti roll bar link rod ball joint cover split

Pass 4 Nov 2006 128,666 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 126,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tracking

Pass 6 Oct 2005 119,331 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R690 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R690 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 R690 JGJ registered?

R690 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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