MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,436 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake discs corroded
Slight play in N/S and O/S/R stub axle bushes
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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S556 BFW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 S556 BFW, 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 S556 BFW registered?
S556 BFW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S556 BFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S556 BFW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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