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S664 APF

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,038 mi
Last recorded177,038 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS664 APF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 177,038 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 177,032 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 170,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper blades split

N/S door mirror slightly loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre getting low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear reg.plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2008 163,297 miles

major oil leaks from engine area

n/s and o/s rear rollbar bushes worn

o/s rear hub bush worn

possible brake fluid leak from brakes master cylinder

Fail 20 Aug 2008 163,297 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid level low

major oil leaks from engine area

n/s and o/s rear rollbar bushes worn

noise from steering system (possible c.v joint) when driving on full lock

o/s rear hub bush worn

possible brake fluid leak from brakes master cylinder

Pass 21 Aug 2007 157,746 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 149,220 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S664 APF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S664 APF, 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 S664 APF registered?

S664 APF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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