MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
chip in screen
sill kit fitted
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
n/s/r tyre worn edges
rear box corroded
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)
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)
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
Oil leak
engine covers fitted
outer cover sills fitted
rear discs rusty
slight play nearside rear top ball joint
under trays fitted
nail in nearside rear tyre wiper blades starting to split
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of S556 JJB?
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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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