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S654 AGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

211,316 mi
Last recorded211,316 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 AGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 211,316 miles

surface corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Nov 2022 199,590 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 199,589 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 184,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 184,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 159,670 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 153,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 143,150 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 143,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 137,087 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 137,087 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 132,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 123,957 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 123,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 118,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 112,471 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 105,473 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 105,473 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,091 miles

chassis member and floor bent o/s/r

Pass 23 Sep 2010 93,606 miles

slight play in n/s/f drop link n/s/f lower wish bone rear bush spliting rear number plate marked and discolured

Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,794 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTTER EDGES & TREAD GETTING LOW

Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,639 miles

damage to floor o/s/r

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,748 miles

stone chip in screen in zone /b/ in spec

Pass 13 Sep 2006 53,614 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 48,691 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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S654 AGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S654 AGJ, 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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What year was S654 AGJ registered?

S654 AGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S654 AGJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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