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R730 ARJ

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,120 mi
Last recorded133,120 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 ARJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 133,120 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 133,120 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front fog /lens broken

reverse lights do not work

Pass 2 Sep 2006 130,838 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 130,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 116,409 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 116,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R730 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R730 ARJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R730 ARJ registered?

R730 ARJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R730 ARJ safe to buy?

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