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S507 BTO

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

230,146 mi
Last recorded230,146 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS507 BTO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 230,146 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front windscreen has chip in zone A less than 10 mm

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak from engine

slight blowing from centre of exhaust

Fail 11 Dec 2015 230,143 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front windscreen has chip in zone A less than 10 mm

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak from engine

slight blowing from centre of exhaust

Pass 11 Dec 2014 222,553 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 213,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

slight corrosin to powersteering pipes

Pass 29 Nov 2012 204,774 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn

smoke from exhaust when reved

uneven wear off side rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2012 204,773 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn

smoke from exhaust when reved

uneven wear off side rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2011 196,718 miles

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

front lower wish bones corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 196,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front lower wish bones corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 192,680 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wishbones corroded

noise on hand brake

smoke from exhaust when reved

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 8 May 2009 182,221 miles

O/S/R and N/S/R seat belts not tested as child seats fitted

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate delaminated slightly

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 182,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/R and N/S/R seat belts not tested as child seats fitted

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate delaminated slightly

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underside centre heatshield insecure

Pass 29 May 2008 171,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

general light corrosion all underbody areas

slight water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 16 May 2007 161,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light corrosion all underbody areas

slight water ingress to rear number plate

Fail 16 May 2007 161,122 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light corrosion all underbody areas

slight water ingress rear number plate

Fail 11 May 2006 147,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

light corrosion all underbody areas & brake pipes

slight water ingress rear number plate

Pass 11 May 2006 147,628 miles

light corrosion all underbody areas & brake pipes

slight water ingress rear number plate

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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S507 BTO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S507 BTO, 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 S507 BTO registered?

S507 BTO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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