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R762 JPF

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,866 mi
Last recorded123,866 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 JPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 123,866 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 123,855 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,728 miles

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW OM TREAD // REAR SILENCER LEAKING SLIGHTLY // FRONT LOWER ARMS BOTH SIDES HAVE PLAY IN REAR MOUNTING BUSHES

Pass 3 Aug 2012 103,792 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 93,945 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,975 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 81,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 71,081 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 65,074 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,212 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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R762 JPF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R762 JPF, 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 R762 JPF registered?

R762 JPF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R762 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R762 JPF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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