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S774 JCK

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

296,984 mi
Last recorded296,984 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 JCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 296,984 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 288,438 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 279,637 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 270,336 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 270,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 256,222 miles

exhaust crumbly rear stel brake pipes rusting

Pass 27 Feb 2009 237,115 miles

centre and rear silencers rusty.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

pas pipe damp.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

slight wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 215,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 202,882 miles

exhaust getting rusty.

handbrake cable gaitors split.

pas pipe damp.

slight wear in o/s/r top and bottom outer arm bushes.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 178,714 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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S774 JCK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S774 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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S774 JCK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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