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S802 JRU

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,896 mi
Last recorded94,896 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 JRU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 94,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 92,912 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 91,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,643 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,574 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,141 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,107 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,530 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,441 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,339 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,499 miles

nearside rear floor pan rusty

rear silencer very rusty and exhaust in general very rusty

water ingress to numberplates

Fail 24 Nov 2014 82,461 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes greased unable to check properley

nearside rear floor pan rusty

rear silencer very rusty and exhaust in general very rusty

water ingress to numberplates

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,174 miles

n/s/f door central locking not working

outer skin of rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,270 miles

Floor pan corroding around wiring harness near fuel tank (Nearside)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 77,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

A/C pipe starting to rub through on front sub-frame

Floor pan corroding around wiring harness near fuel tank (Nearside)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 73,611 miles

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

oil leak around steering rack,bango bolt?

small splits in wiper blade rubbers

Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,475 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,364 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,856 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges,n/s more so.

engine oil leaks.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,004 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,552 miles

wiperblades starting to smear & nearside wiperblade starting to split

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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S802 JRU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S802 JRU, 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 S802 JRU registered?

S802 JRU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S802 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S802 JRU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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