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R224 JPF

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,493 mi
Last recorded179,493 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 JPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 179,493 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 179,493 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 172,959 miles

Bonnet shock's don't support the bonnet.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 165,607 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs are very rusty

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 165,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs are very rusty

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2012 165,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 159,325 miles

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

offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 20 Nov 2010 159,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 21 Nov 2009 152,729 miles

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

both front drop link rubbers split

offside front inner cv boot split

unable to check oil level due to oil emulsified

Fail 21 Nov 2009 152,729 miles

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

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

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

both front drop link rubbers split

offside front inner cv boot split

unable to check oil level due to oil emulsified

Pass 6 Dec 2008 145,074 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front drop link rubbers split

offside front inner drive shaft boot split

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2007 135,953 miles

both nearside and offside front drop link rubbers split

nearside rear number plate lamp slightly dim

offside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 17 Nov 2006 128,009 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 122,298 miles

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

The nearside front & offside front antirool bar †drop links have split balljoint covers. †

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R224 JPF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R224 JPF, 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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R224 JPF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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