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S651 YOO

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,433 mi
Last recorded104,433 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 YOO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 104,433 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 104,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2012 98,060 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,274 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 92,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,956 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 85,952 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 80,082 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 80,082 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 75,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 70,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,836 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 61,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S651 YOO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S651 YOO, 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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S651 YOO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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