MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
parking brake near end of travel
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
parking brake near end of travel
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S869 SMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S869 SMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S869 SMJ registered?
S869 SMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S869 SMJ safe to buy?
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