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S353 MSS

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,128 mi
Last recorded93,128 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 MSS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 93,128 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management lamp on

slight corrosion on floor at rear

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,128 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management lamp on

slight corrosion on floor at rear

Pass 29 Jan 2014 88,208 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

surface corrosion on the underside

Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,416 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,718 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 81,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 79,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 79,593 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect both lower sills due to bodykit

Pass 20 Jan 2009 72,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,763 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake hose ends corroded advise replaisment

Pass 22 Jan 2007 65,531 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 61,856 miles

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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S353 MSS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 S353 MSS, 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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S353 MSS is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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