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S421 JLJ

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,877 mi
Last recorded91,877 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 JLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 91,877 miles

condition of exhaust rear

corrosion in brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose

Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,891 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 60,630 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 60,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 49,948 miles

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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S421 JLJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S421 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S421 JLJ?

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What year was S421 JLJ registered?

S421 JLJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S421 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S421 JLJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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