MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,886 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front fog lamps damaged
rear brake discs worn
rear number plate slightly dark
rear tyres slightly misshaped
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front fog lamps damaged
rear brake discs worn
rear number plate slightly dark
rear tyres slightly misshaped
Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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S789 VKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S789 VKJ, 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 S789 VKJ registered?
S789 VKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 1998.
Is S789 VKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S789 VKJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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