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S821 JAJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,181 mi
Last recorded110,181 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 JAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,181 miles

slight oil leak around engine bay

Pass 10 Jul 2017 99,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,003 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,817 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2012 65,988 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 65,979 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,773 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,390 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 60,381 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2008 54,371 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 54,371 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 47,484 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 47,484 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S821 JAJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S821 JAJ, 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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S821 JAJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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