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S615 MFC

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,497 mi
Last recorded116,497 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 MFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,497 miles

Near and offside blades don't clean screen correctly

Near side door mirror glass is missing

Nearside wiper blade is torn

Off side front antiroll bar link upper ball joint gator is split

Off side front inner wing guard is insecure

Slight play in rear hubs

Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,845 miles

all rear suspension components are corroded

bonnet release handle broken and inscure

both rear brake flexi hose ferrels corroded

handbrake travel high and close to failure

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear upper arm outer rose bush worn and close to failure

rear brake imbalance is on limit of failure

rear subframe rear bushs are weak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 115,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear suspension components are corroded

bonnet release handle broken and inscure

both rear brake flexi hose ferrels corroded

handbrake travel high and close to failure

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear upper arm outer rose bush worn and close to failure

rear brake imbalance is on limit of failure

rear subframe rear bushs are weak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 114,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 114,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 114,124 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

bonnet handel broken.sills covered.o/s/f/w/arch cover slightly loose

info light stays on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 111,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release handel broken .tel tel main not working .sills covered .exhaust slightly corroded .o/s/f/wheel arch cover slifgltly loose

Fail 2 Oct 2012 111,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release handel broken .tel tel main not working .sills covered .exhaust slightly corroded .o/s/f/wheel arch cover slifgltly loose

Pass 20 Sep 2011 108,171 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,333 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 94,187 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 86,753 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 86,645 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 73,096 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 66,305 miles

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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S615 MFC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S615 MFC, 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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S615 MFC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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