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S511 BTO

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,127 mi
Last recorded139,127 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 BTO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 139,127 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 139,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 130,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Jun 2010 130,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 125,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 117,551 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 108,333 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 108,333 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 104,421 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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S511 BTO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S511 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S511 BTO?

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What year was S511 BTO registered?

S511 BTO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S511 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S511 BTO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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