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S67 TBC

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,049 mi
Last recorded169,049 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS67 TBC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 169,049 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 169,049 miles

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

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

engine has very bad oil leek on to the exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2011 154,518 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 154,518 miles

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

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

underside and all components heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 153,457 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Corrosion to brake pipes and greased.

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

O/s/r tyre near limit.

Oil leak.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 144,151 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 144,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 135,199 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 135,071 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN.

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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S67 TBC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S67 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S67 TBC registered?

S67 TBC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S67 TBC safe to buy?

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