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S922 JVJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

90,622 mi
Last recorded90,622 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS922 JVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 90,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,508 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 90,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 90,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,289 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 90,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,170 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 90,170 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear REVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 89,741 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp minor crack

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 89,741 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp minor crack

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 89,315 miles

Front indicators slightly discoloured

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

Offside Front wiper minor smear

Offside Rear lamp minor crack

Offside Rear tyre old age detreating tread is good

oil leak

side skirts fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2018 89,315 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front indicators slightly discoloured

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

Offside Front wiper minor smear

Offside Rear lamp minor crack

Offside Rear tyre old age detreating tread is good

oil leak

side skirts fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 88,730 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 88,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 88,212 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 87,680 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 87,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 87,220 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre has crack on the outer sidewall

Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,932 miles

front number plate damaged

windscreen damaged zone a

Fail 7 Dec 2013 86,932 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate damaged

windscreen damaged zone a

Pass 8 Dec 2012 86,712 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 86,391 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 86,156 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 86,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 85,882 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 85,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 85,556 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,205 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 85,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 84,840 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 83,873 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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S922 JVJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S922 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.

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What year was S922 JVJ registered?

S922 JVJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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