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R744 JGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,215 mi
Last recorded110,215 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,215 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroded (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 110,212 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroded (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 107,498 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,752 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 105,752 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,729 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 103,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,534 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 97,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,424 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 94,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 93,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 91,741 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 84,132 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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R744 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green 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 R744 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 R744 JGJ registered?

R744 JGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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