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J14 PPW

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 PPW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 80,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect too far left and kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 80,688 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 80,688 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up facing wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 80,404 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 79,581 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 79,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 79,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 79,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 77,977 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2014 71,817 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 65,700 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 65,700 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,395 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,065 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,568 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 54,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 50,727 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,727 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,785 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 46,785 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,447 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 40,334 miles

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

Unable to test near ano off side outer sills due to plastic protection covers.

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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J14 PPW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J14 PPW, 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 J14 PPW registered?

J14 PPW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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