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S783 JPX

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,908 mi
Last recorded128,908 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 JPX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 128,908 miles

BONNET GAS STRUTS NON FUNCTIONING

CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

PLAY IN BOTH REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS

Fail 1 Sep 2015 128,905 miles

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

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

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

BONNET GAS STRUTS NON FUNCTIONING

CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

HAND BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN BOTH REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS

SQUEEL FROM N/S/F BRAKE WHEN WHEEL IS ROTATED

Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,455 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,450 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,021 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,575 miles

high travel in parking brake

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn out of shape slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,626 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake disc slightly worn

front wiper blades split

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,973 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,215 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 38,215 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,896 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 34,895 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,088 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S783 JPX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S783 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.

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S783 JPX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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