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S325 WSU

1998 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,627 mi
Last recorded144,627 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 WSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 144,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 144,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 129,757 miles

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

Link rod on turbo disconnected

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2009 129,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Link rod on turbo disconnected

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2008 127,382 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 127,382 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 123,555 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 123,555 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamp glasses cracked,but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 6 Apr 2006 101,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S325 WSU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S325 WSU, 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 S325 WSU registered?

S325 WSU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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