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S363 APF

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,007 mi
Last recorded108,007 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 APF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,007 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 102,657 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 102,657 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,470 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 96,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,177 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,009 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,816 miles

offside rear brake pipe from flexible pipe to abve fuel tank corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 76,530 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 72,569 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2010 72,569 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,806 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are coming unbonded, no play at present

play in the n/s/r hub lower mounting bush, not excessive at present

rear exhaust box is corroding, not blowing at present

stone chip in the n/s/f headlamp glass, not effecting the beam pattern at present

Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,998 miles

slight play in the n/s/r hub lower mounting bush

Pass 20 Dec 2007 60,150 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 56,932 miles

Offside Rear 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
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S363 APF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S363 APF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S363 APF registered?

S363 APF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S363 APF safe to buy?

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