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S780 JPX

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,992 mi
Last recorded126,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 JPX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 126,992 miles

oil leak

rear offside + nearside suspension upper bushes slight play

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2017 124,286 miles

rear offside + nearside upper suspension bushes slight play

rear tyres worn

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2017 124,280 miles

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

oil leak

rear offside + nearside upper suspension bushes slight play

rear tyres worn

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,576 miles

lower gearbox mounting bar rubber bush deteriorated

oil leak

rear offside + nearside suspension bushes slight play

rear tyres worn

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2015 115,886 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear offside+nearside suspension bushes slight play

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,386 miles

front offside indicator faded

front windscreen slight damage

rear offside+nearside upper suspension bushes slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2013 105,505 miles

rear offside + nearside suspension arms top bushes slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,554 miles

front number plate damaged

rear suspension top bushes slight play

windscreen slight damage

Fail 11 Jan 2012 100,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate damaged

rear suspension top bushes slight play

windscreen slight damage

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,333 miles

front number plate slight damage

Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,580 miles

slight play rear susp bushes

windscreen slight damage

Pass 9 Jan 2009 77,053 miles

rear suspension o/s+n/s bushes slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,875 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,596 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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S780 JPX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S780 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S780 JPX?

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What year was S780 JPX registered?

S780 JPX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S780 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S780 JPX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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