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J5 KWH

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,098 mi
Last recorded133,098 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 KWH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 133,098 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 133,094 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre split in tread area and worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 11 May 2010 126,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 115,721 miles

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

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

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

engine slight noise

Fail 26 May 2009 115,721 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

engine slight noise

Pass 14 May 2008 106,533 miles

rear brake pipes corroded sliht

Fail 14 May 2008 106,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pipes corroded sliht

Pass 23 May 2007 96,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 84,973 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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J5 KWH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J5 KWH, 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 J5 KWH registered?

J5 KWH is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is J5 KWH safe to buy?

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