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J88 EEG

2018 Saab 9-5

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

162,894 mi
Last recorded162,894 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 EEG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 162,894 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 159,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 61,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust temporary repairs, gas tight

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Apr 2024 151,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 151,800 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 59,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 125,647 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 57,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 92,246 miles

drivers door mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,891 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,554 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,941 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,336 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 49,326 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Braking system leaking both brake pipes (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,649 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,132 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,895 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,454 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,540 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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J88 EEG is a 2018 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 J88 EEG, 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 8 years old, this Saab 9-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J88 EEG is a 2018 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 2018.

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