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H4 JFJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,840 mi
Last recorded82,840 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 JFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 82,840 miles

nearside and offside front tyres on legal limit, worn on edges, suspect tracking out, advise replacement

Pass 9 May 2008 78,404 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 70,307 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 70,307 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2006 61,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2005 53,158 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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H4 JFJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H4 JFJ, 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 H4 JFJ registered?

H4 JFJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is H4 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 JFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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