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S565 LGF

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,063 mi
Last recorded136,063 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 LGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 136,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn edges

n/s/f indicator damaged

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 127,683 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 127,682 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 117,750 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,562 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 107,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,024 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 99,023 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 88,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

hand brake needs adjusting

Fail 3 Nov 2009 88,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 4 Oct 2008 80,229 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 80,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 76,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S565 LGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S565 LGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S565 LGF registered?

S565 LGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S565 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S565 LGF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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