MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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J888 HSS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J888 HSS, 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 J888 HSS registered?
J888 HSS is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.
Is J888 HSS safe to buy?
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