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S506 LGF

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,987 mi
Last recorded140,987 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 LGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 140,987 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 140,892 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 137,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 123,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 114,553 miles

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

sill covers fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of some testable items

Fail 23 Sep 2017 114,553 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of some testable items

Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,308 miles

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

sill covers fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of some testable items

Fail 14 Sep 2016 106,308 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

sill covers fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of some testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2015 100,059 miles

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

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 85,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,355 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,920 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,737 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,597 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 47,842 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,318 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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S506 LGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S506 LGF, 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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S506 LGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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