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S318 LLX

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,124 mi
Last recorded55,124 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 LLX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,124 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,152 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 53,152 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,533 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 52,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,352 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,166 miles

n/s/rear tyres slight perescepd

Fail 26 Jul 2012 52,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/rear tyres slight perescepd

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,948 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 51,948 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,068 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 51,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,997 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 49,997 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,228 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 45,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S318 LLX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S318 LLX, 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 S318 LLX registered?

S318 LLX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S318 LLX safe to buy?

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