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S883 SMJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,681 mi
Last recorded98,681 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 SMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 98,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 97,332 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 95,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 95,980 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,141 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front X 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and rear floor around gromet (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Side skirts fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner chassis / sub frame mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on edges replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 94,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill under covers and lower arch rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front X 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and rear floor around gromet (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Side skirts fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner chassis / sub frame mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on edges replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,357 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,517 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

reserve travel on handbrake high

suspension springs corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 88,517 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

reserve travel on handbrake high

suspension springs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

osr tyre cracking in tredd on outer wall

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,317 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking away

Fail 8 Apr 2015 85,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking away

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 81,945 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 81,945 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,501 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 79,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,825 miles

both front and rear numberplates are deteriorated

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,274 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 73,917 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,298 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,302 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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S883 SMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S883 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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S883 SMJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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