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R843 OJM

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,684 mi
Last recorded117,684 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 OJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 117,684 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 117,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 101,989 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2008 101,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 92,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 84,762 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R843 OJM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 109,593 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R843 OJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R843 OJM registered?

R843 OJM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R843 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R843 OJM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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