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S562 BFW

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,491 mi
Last recorded169,491 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 BFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 169,491 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2014 169,491 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 163,811 miles

Brake discs

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corrosion

General underbody corrosion

Oil leaks

Tyres wearing on edges

o/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2013 163,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake discs

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corrosion

General underbody corrosion

Oil leaks

Tyre pressures low and tyres wearing on edges

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2012 160,254 miles

All coil springs corroded

All suspension corroded

Brake discs corroded and rear pads low

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust heavily corroded

General underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2012 160,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All coil springs corroded

All suspension corroded

Brake discs corroded and rear pads low

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust heavily corroded

General underbody corrosion

Tyres very low on pressure

Pass 8 Dec 2011 154,688 miles

nsr tyre on 1.6mm

osf mirror cracked

slight play nsf anti roll link

Pass 31 Dec 2010 149,086 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 141,683 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 136,955 miles

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2008 136,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2007 132,158 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 132,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 126,573 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall to tread but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords.

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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S562 BFW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S562 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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S562 BFW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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