MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,614 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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handbrake return springs broken
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
handbrake return springs broken
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s front disc slightly warped
o/s handbrake return spring missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit. slight play in offside and nearside rear suspension arm rose bushes. centre exhaust box showing corrosion. noise from rear parkbrakes. front brakes show a slight brake imbalance
offside and nearside rear amber indicator bulbs fading. plastic outer sill covers fitted. brake pipes heavily greased. engine wet with oil .slight dampness steering rack area
slight dampness offside rear shocker damping effort ok. outer sill seams slight damage, front brake discs worn. front brake pads worn low. offside front trackrod end rubber gaitor split.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit. slight play in offside and nearside rear suspension arm rose bushes. centre exhaust box showing corrosion. noise from rear parkbrakes. front brakes show a slight brake imbalance
offside and nearside rear amber indicator bulbs fading. plastic outer sill covers fitted. brake pipes heavily greased. engine wet with oil .slight dampness steering rack area
slight dampness offside rear shocker damping effort ok. outer sill seams slight damage, front brake discs worn. front brake pads worn low. offside front trackrod end rubber gaitor split.
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S499 JNW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 S499 JNW, 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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S499 JNW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 1998.
Is S499 JNW safe to buy?
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