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S631 SEV

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,251 mi
Last recorded166,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS631 SEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 166,251 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 166,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 164,593 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 162,115 miles

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW 3/ O/S + N/S/R SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Fail 29 Jun 2009 162,115 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW 3/ O/S + N/S/R SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 19 Jun 2008 155,585 miles

1/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Feb 2007 146,780 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 146,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate deteriated.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 134,030 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 134,030 miles

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

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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S631 SEV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S631 SEV, 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

How do I check the history of S631 SEV?

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What year was S631 SEV registered?

S631 SEV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S631 SEV safe to buy?

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