MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,863 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
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
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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