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R742 FGP

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,783 mi
Last recorded111,783 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 FGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 111,783 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 94,152 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 94,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,530 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 72,333 miles

Front number plate damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,323 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 63,930 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,718 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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R742 FGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R742 FGP, 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 R742 FGP registered?

R742 FGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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