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R225 JSF

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,796 mi
Last recorded163,796 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 JSF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 163,796 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 158,494 miles

centre exhaust rubbers missing

drivers wiper blade split

front tyres low on edge

Fail 1 Mar 2013 158,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust rubbers missing

drivers wiper blade split

front tyres low on edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 152,445 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front wiper blades slightly smearing

general surface corrosion

tape on offside mirror

Fail 10 Feb 2012 152,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front wiper blades slightly smearing

general surface corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2011 147,109 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly lipped

o//s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover split

o/s/ mirror caseing cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2010 141,944 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 135,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 127,019 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 115,840 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 102,582 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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R225 JSF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R225 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 R225 JSF registered?

R225 JSF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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