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S64 TBC

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,319 mi
Last recorded182,319 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS64 TBC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 182,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 182,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced support washer (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 180,217 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 180,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 176,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 176,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 173,283 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 173,259 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 167,366 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 167,343 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering pump noisy

Pass 16 Jul 2010 159,514 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in front anti roll bar links and bushes. lower wishbones corroded. steering rack boots perished. rear metal brake pipes corroded.

steering rack ends to anti roll bar has little clearence when suspension compressed.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 154,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r hand brake cable returne spring slightly weak,all discs have very light surface rust.

Fail 7 Aug 2008 151,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 151,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 142,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 129,052 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 129,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 129,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S64 TBC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S64 TBC, 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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S64 TBC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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