MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?
Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.
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S436 TPW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S436 TPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S436 TPW registered?
S436 TPW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 10 December 1998.
Is S436 TPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S436 TPW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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