MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipes corroding
Coil springs corroded
Exhaust corroded
Brake pipes corroding
Coil springs corroded
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake discs
Brake pipes corroded
Exhaust corrosion
General underbody corrosion
Oil leaks
Tyres wearing on edges
o/s mirror glass damaged
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
All coil springs corroded
All suspension corroded
Brake discs corroded and rear pads low
Brake pipes corroded
Exhaust heavily corroded
General underbody corrosion
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
nsr tyre on 1.6mm
osf mirror cracked
slight play nsf anti roll link
Metal brake pipes have corrosion
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
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S562 BFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S562 BFW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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