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S556 JJB

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,686 mi
Last recorded169,686 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 JJB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 169,686 miles

Oil leak

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

chip in screen

sill kit fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 169,478 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

chip in screen

sill kit fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 161,945 miles

n/s/r tyre worn edges

rear box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 152,858 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 141,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 127,995 miles

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

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 127,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on edges

front wipers split

Pass 4 Sep 2006 110,065 miles

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

outer cover sills fitted

rear discs rusty

slight play nearside rear top ball joint

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2005 100,012 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre wiper blades starting to split

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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S556 JJB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S556 JJB, 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 S556 JJB registered?

S556 JJB is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S556 JJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S556 JJB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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