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S910 JVJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,366 mi
Last recorded135,366 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS910 JVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 135,366 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 124,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 122,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 119,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 116,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 113,210 miles

n/s/r tyre misshaped

Pass 3 Mar 2009 109,936 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 106,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 102,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2006 97,595 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 97,594 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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S910 JVJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S910 JVJ, 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 S910 JVJ registered?

S910 JVJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S910 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S910 JVJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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