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S825 JSS

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,139 mi
Last recorded148,139 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 JSS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2011 148,139 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 142,171 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 133,311 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 126,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 121,387 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 121,391 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 113,338 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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S825 JSS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S825 JSS, 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 S825 JSS registered?

S825 JSS is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S825 JSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S825 JSS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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