MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,262 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advise n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
advise n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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R224 JSF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 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 R224 JSF registered?
R224 JSF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 January 1998.
Is R224 JSF safe to buy?
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