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S635 JCK

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,615 mi
Last recorded142,615 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 JCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 142,615 miles

BOTH DOOR MIRRORS DAMAGED

EXHAUST SUPPORTS CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE REAR UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER SUPPORT TURRET CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

UNDER SIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 28 Jan 2016 142,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt JOINT ALSO WORN (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH DOOR MIRRORS DAMAGED

EXHAUST SUPPORTS CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE REAR UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER SUPPORT TURRET CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

UNDER SIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 28 Jan 2015 129,356 miles

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

drivers seat belt buckle opperation deteriorated

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

nearside door mirror glass broken

offside rear brake back plate badly corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

suspension/brake components corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 129,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

drivers seat belt buckle opperation deteriorated

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

nearside door mirror glass broken

offside rear brake back plate badly corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

suspension/brake components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,738 miles

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

most brake hose ferrules corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear brake back plate badly corroded

offside rear shock absorber badly corroded

rear brake discs pitted

suspension/brake components corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 114,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

most brake hose ferrules corroded

offside rear brake back plate badly corroded

offside rear shock absorber badly corroded

rear brake discs pitted

suspension/brake components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 110,937 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advanced corrosion on both rear shock absorbers

both engine "dog bone" mounts deteriorated (rear is bad )

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion (surface) on suspension/brake components

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 110,860 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advanced corrosion on both rear shock absorbers

both engine "dog bone" mounts deteriorated (rear is bad )

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion (surface) on suspension/brake components

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both registration plates deteriorated

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 97,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 91,371 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 91,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 79,155 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S635 JCK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S635 JCK, 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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S635 JCK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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