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R74 RMJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,518 mi
Last recorded152,518 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 RMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 152,518 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 142,122 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 132,391 miles

battery is slightly loose

exhaust bracket knocks slightly

off side rear upper rose joint has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2012 122,044 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills covered

exhaust system corroded and fouling rear subframe

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/f indicator damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2011 108,698 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 103,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,186 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 94,936 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 94,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 90,276 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 87,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 85,293 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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R74 RMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R74 RMJ, 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 R74 RMJ registered?

R74 RMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R74 RMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 RMJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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