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S795 JCK

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,624 mi
Last recorded121,624 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS795 JCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2014 121,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 121,624 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 110,094 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate slight damage

front tyres wearing on outter edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,945 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tested in wet condition

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,630 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2010 76,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,881 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,929 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,047 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 39,208 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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S795 JCK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S795 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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S795 JCK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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