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S528 DCD

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,258 mi
Last recorded110,258 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 DCD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,258 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox stabiliser mounts front and rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 109,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 108,785 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 108,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,519 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 107,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,994 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,375 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres cracked and perished.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 106,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All 4 tyres cracked and perrished. Spare ok.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,810 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2012 105,047 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,362 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 103,624 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 103,624 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper blades split,Slight play in nearside rear lower suspension bush

Pass 24 Sep 2009 102,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 101,813 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 101,813 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 100,485 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 99,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005

N/S/F Rollbar drop link gaitor insecure

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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S528 DCD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc 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 S528 DCD, 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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S528 DCD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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