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S576 BGU

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,388 mi
Last recorded114,388 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS576 BGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 114,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,572 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 111,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 109,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,593 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 108,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 107,637 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 105,414 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 105,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 102,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

front screen zone B chip

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside driver door central locking not working

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2010 102,835 miles

airbag light on

front screen zone B chip

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside driver door central locking not working

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2009 100,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on

front reg plate crack

nearside mirror crack

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear reg plate crack

windscreen stone chip

Pass 1 Oct 2009 100,294 miles

airbag light on

front reg plate crack

nearside mirror crack

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear reg plate crack

windscreen stone chip

Pass 1 Oct 2008 93,391 miles

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

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

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

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2008 93,391 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2007 85,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate water marked

Pass 29 Sep 2007 85,753 miles

Rear number plate water marked

Fail 13 Sep 2006 78,841 miles

1) rear number plate watermark, 2) n/s/f fog light lense cracked

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,841 miles

1) rear number plate watermark, 2) n/s/f fog light lense cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2005 73,384 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 73,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

front brake discs heavly worn

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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S576 BGU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S576 BGU, 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 S576 BGU registered?

S576 BGU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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