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P200 DEM

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

187,759 mi
Last recorded187,759 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 DEM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 187,759 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

corrosion on subframe and suspension components

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2020 187,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

corrosion on subframe and suspension components

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2019 184,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars

Nearside Rear d- bush play

corrosion to - sub -frame, chassis, inner wings, subframe mounts, suspension components & exhaust!

damage to front screen

front brake imbalance

noisy engine

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2018 177,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine noisy

exhaust corroded

front+rear suspension,rear subframe-corroded

o/s headlamp poor pattern

rear chassis/inner wings corroded @ subframe mount areas,o/s poor

rear pads wear

rear rollbar d bushes play

struggled with emissions test

Pass 17 Mar 2017 170,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 170,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 164,965 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

front pads wearing low!

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber perished

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Mar 2016 164,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front (1.8)

corrosion to rear coil springs

front pads wearing low!

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber perished

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Mar 2015 161,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 158,703 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 154,205 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 150,412 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 143,305 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 138,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 133,999 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 127,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 127,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 114,253 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 98,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P200 DEM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P200 DEM, 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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P200 DEM is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P200 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P200 DEM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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