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R221 JSF

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,863 mi
Last recorded107,863 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 JSF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,863 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 103,510 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 99,783 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 95,716 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,072 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,882 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

advise both rear amber indicator bulbs fading

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all starting to corrode

advise chassis starting to corrode rear end

advise front and rear number plates fading

advise handbrake travel high

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise near side rear tyre balding on both edges and perished

advise power steering pipes weeping

Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers mirror cracked not effecting view. front and rear number plates starting to de-liminate.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 80,104 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 80,104 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,345 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 73,546 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 70,334 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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R221 JSF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R221 JSF, 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 R221 JSF registered?

R221 JSF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R221 JSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 JSF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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