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S51 JLR

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,615 mi
Last recorded85,615 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 JLR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,615 miles

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

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

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 85,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,694 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,939 miles

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,043 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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S51 JLR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S51 JLR, 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 S51 JLR registered?

S51 JLR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S51 JLR safe to buy?

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