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R665 JCA

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,798 mi
Last recorded127,798 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 JCA
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 127,798 miles

Air filter housing insecure

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Near side front driveshaft inner cv boot split

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 127,798 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Air filter housing insecure

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Near side front driveshaft inner cv boot split

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 116,029 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 113,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both side fronts and rears indicaters faded.

rear parking brake noisy.

Pass 25 Aug 2005 110,135 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 110,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

chunk missing out of offside rear tyre inner sidewall but ok for mot at time of test!

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R665 JCA is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R665 JCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R665 JCA registered?

R665 JCA is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R665 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 JCA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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