MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front to rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading
Centre ehxaust section very rusty
Front brake pads worn very low
Front windscreen damaged within swept area
Offside front fog lamp lense damaged
Offside front indicator faded slightly
Slight exhaust gas leakage from centre flex pipe
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both front to rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading
Both front tyres worn to legal limits
Both rear tyres worn to 2mm
Centre exhaust section very rusty
Front brake pads worn very low
Front windscreen damaged within swept area
Offside front fog lamp lense damaged
Offside front indicator faded slightly
Slight exhaust gas leakage from centre flex pipe
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?
Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S265 BEH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S265 BEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S265 BEH registered?
S265 BEH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 12 August 1998.
Is S265 BEH safe to buy?
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