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S646 JSO

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,662 mi
Last recorded154,662 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 JSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2011 154,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs badly corroded

both rear shock absorber casing badly corroded

btoh front coil spring badly corroded

engine has an oil leak

exhaust centre section corroded and leaking/holed

exhaust front flexi has a leak

nearside rear wheel tight to turn

rear numberplate deteriorated

slight leak from p a s resivour

Pass 21 Jul 2010 153,597 miles

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

brake pedal feels soft

Fail 21 Jul 2010 153,597 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal feels soft

Pass 21 Jul 2009 115,681 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules corroded

coil springs corroded

corrosion on brake servo

exhaust corroded apart from rear silencer

high level stoplamp digits inoperative

information display on dash warning off brake light failure,may be connected to high level lamp

nearside ball joint gaitor split

p.a.s. damp/wet,possible spillage

parking brake lever return springs missing/broken but not affecting operation or performance of brakes

play/movement in lower rear engine mounting

rear number plate deteriorating

shock absorbers corroded

small marks/stonechips in windscreen

some corrosion on floor

some play/movement felt in rear suspension arm/hub bushes

Fail 21 Jul 2008 147,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust box in poor codition

Pass 21 Jul 2008 147,356 miles

rear exhaust box in poor codition

Pass 10 Jul 2007 143,062 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 138,492 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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S646 JSO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S646 JSO, 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 S646 JSO registered?

S646 JSO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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