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R807 RJH

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,578 mi
Last recorded131,578 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 RJH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 131,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 120,918 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slightly tinted front windows n/s o/s

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 25 Aug 2010 120,918 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slightly tinted front windows n/s o/s

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Aug 2009 106,195 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,626 miles

Air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,087 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 73,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 64,465 miles

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

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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R807 RJH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R807 RJH, 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 R807 RJH registered?

R807 RJH is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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