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S875 SMJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,456 mi
Last recorded66,456 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 SMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 66,456 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 66,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 58,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 58,880 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,254 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 51,640 miles

Coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 49,865 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2021 49,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,912 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

RETURN SPRING MISSING FROM OFFSIDE REAR BACKING PLATE FOR HANDBRAKE LEVER

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD AND IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL FOUR TYRE VALVES HEAVILY PERISHED (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,567 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,278 miles

lower engine steady bar bush worn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,892 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,569 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,996 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,135 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,717 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,226 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,080 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,094 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 22,555 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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S875 SMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S875 SMJ, 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 S875 SMJ registered?

S875 SMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S875 SMJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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