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S645 SYA

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,292 mi
Last recorded140,292 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS645 SYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 140,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

bumper and body damaged

nearside and offside rear hub top mounting bushes have slight movement

small chips to windscreen

some areas of slight underbody and component corrosion evident

Fail 3 Nov 2014 140,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

bumper and body damaged

nearside and offside rear hub top mounting bushes have slight movement

small chips to windscreen

some areas of slight underbody and component corrosion evident

Pass 4 Nov 2013 134,478 miles

Both rear hub top mounting bushes have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

body and bumpers damaged

several small chips to windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 128,580 miles

both front tyres worn to 4 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm and n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, Legal limit 1.5 mm.

slight engine oil leak.

slight play in both the upper rear suspension arm knuckle joints.

various light accident damage, front bumper and n/s/f wing, o/s mirror cover etc..

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 128,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres worn to 4 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm and n/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, Legal limit 1.5 mm.

reverse lights not working.

slight engine oil leak.

slight play in both the upper rear suspension arm knuckle joints.

various light accident damage, front bumper and n/s/f wing, o/s mirror cover etc..

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 121,498 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r seat belt tested with a child seat fitted.

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

various light accident damage to the vehicle body.

washer pump weak.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 114,825 miles

both rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrions (Cleaned & copper slipped).

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly (damage with oil).

nail in o/s/f tyre.

o/s mirror cover secured with tape.

o/s spot light not working.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 108,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

light dent in n/s/r door & o/s/f wing.Bumpers scuffed.

n/s/r seat belt checked with child seat fitted.

o/s mirror glass tapped in.

rear brake discs corroded, replace with next set of brake pads.

slight play in rear upper suspension joints.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 108,824 miles

light dent in n/s/r door & o/s/f wing.Bumpers scuffed.

n/s/r seat belt checked with child seat fitted.

o/s mirror glass tapped in.

rear brake discs corroded, replace with next set of brake pads.

slight play in rear upper suspension joints.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 100,899 miles

front to rear bmetal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

n/s/r brake discs slightly corroded.

o/s/r shock absorber damp.

o/s/r upper & lower suspension joints slightly worn.

two of six washer jets not working.

underside of vehicle very dry & corroded!(Needs wax oyling).

various small stone chips in windscreen .

Fail 30 Oct 2008 100,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front to rear bmetal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

n/s/r brake discs slightly corroded.

o/s/r shock absorber damp.

o/s/r upper & lower suspension joints slightly worn.

two of six washer jets not working.

underside of vehicle very dry & corroded!(Needs wax oyling).

various small stone chips in windscreen .

Pass 2 Nov 2007 92,893 miles

auto gearbox high pressure cooler pipe weaping oil.

both front brake discs worn/lipped + n/s/r brake discs corroded but opperate correctly.

both front tyre tread depths 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

o/s mirror trim slightly insecure.

slight play in both rear suspension upper knuckles.

various light scratches + small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 83,172 miles

rear brake disc slightly corroded,rear brake pads 1/2 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S645 SYA is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S645 SYA, 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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S645 SYA is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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