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J19 JDY

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,326 mi
Last recorded184,326 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 JDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 May 2008 184,326 miles

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

offside rear seat belt cover missing

Pass 14 May 2007 176,184 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear seat belt catch cover loose

Pass 24 May 2006 169,466 miles

hand brake lever has travel.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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J19 JDY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J19 JDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J19 JDY registered?

J19 JDY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is J19 JDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 JDY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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