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PIL 5750

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,943 mi
Last recorded184,943 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 5750
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 184,943 miles

Handbrake efficiency 17% (16% is pass minimum limit)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 184,936 miles

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

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

Handbrake efficiency 17% (16% is pass minimum limit)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 180,378 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded. near rear hoses

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 180,378 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded. near rear hoses

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 175,925 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 171,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 166,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 161,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 155,550 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 147,779 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 29 Aug 2007 141,652 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 141,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 133,924 miles

Nearside Front 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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PIL 5750 is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PIL 5750, 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 PIL 5750 registered?

PIL 5750 is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for PIL 5750 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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