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S564 LTF

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,565 mi
Last recorded186,565 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS564 LTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 186,565 miles

n/s/r inner arch slight corrosion front and rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2017 181,676 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r inner arch corroded n/s/r subframe mount corroded o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Dec 2015 176,980 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 171,079 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 166,034 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 166,034 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 160,864 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 156,815 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 154,471 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 150,705 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 142,811 miles

rear reg plate has slight discolouration and delamination but not affecting legibility

Pass 19 Nov 2007 135,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 127,935 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 120,151 miles

all indicator bulbs faded

oil leak

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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S564 LTF 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 85.7%.

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 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 S564 LTF, 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 S564 LTF registered?

S564 LTF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S564 LTF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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