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JJZ 4420

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,204 mi
Last recorded129,204 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 4420
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2008 129,204 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

offside inner cv boot burst

Pass 15 Mar 2007 118,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 188,300 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 108,050 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2005 96,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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JJZ 4420 is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJZ 4420, 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 JJZ 4420 registered?

JJZ 4420 is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is JJZ 4420 safe to buy?

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