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S389 JLJ

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,899 mi
Last recorded189,899 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 JLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2008 189,899 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 188,437 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 186,039 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 186,034 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2005 175,826 miles

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

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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S389 JLJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S389 JLJ, 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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How do I check the history of S389 JLJ?

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What year was S389 JLJ registered?

S389 JLJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S389 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S389 JLJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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