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S821 JHY

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,056 mi
Last recorded188,056 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 JHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 188,056 miles

all brake discs rusty

bonnet struts worn

both front wishbones rear bushes perished

exhaust system rusty and slight blows

handbrake cables poor condition

headlight wipers poor

nearside washer jet inop

numbers plate poor condition

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

small stone chip in screen

underside of vehicle including suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 179,017 miles

bonnet struts worn

both front wishbones rear bushes perished

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and worn on edges

exhaust system rusty and slight blow at center exhaust box

front number plate poor condition

nearside washer jet inop

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

small stone chip in screen

underside of vehicle including suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2019 163,046 miles

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

small stone chip in screen

spare tyre flat

wiper linkage worn

bonnet struts worn

both front wishbones rear bushes perished

exhaust system rusty and slight blow at center exhaust box

front number plate poor condition

nearside washer jet inop

offside headlight damaged

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2018 148,376 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust system rusty

high level brake light incomplete

offside headlight damaged

rear suspension rusty

small stone chip in screen

Pass 28 Mar 2017 132,512 miles

both front wishbones surface rust

exhaust system rusty

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes and unions rusty

rear shocks rusty

slight engine oil weep

stone chip in screen

Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,379 miles

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2016 114,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,474 miles

exhaust rusty

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 95,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre heat shield insecure

exhaust rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,906 miles

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

all tyres deteriorated

lower/rear engine steady-bar bushes worn

Pass 19 Jan 2013 82,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,293 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2011 78,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 78,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,260 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,648 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 65,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 61,558 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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 JHY is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S821 JHY registered?

S821 JHY is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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