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S698 BGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,053 mi
Last recorded111,053 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 BGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 111,053 miles

Airbag fault warning lamp illuminated

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 103,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly pitted

unable to check rear seatbelts/seats folded down

Fail 19 Jul 2010 103,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front discs slightly pitted

unable to check rear seatbelts/seats folded down

Pass 2 Jul 2009 91,942 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroding

rear silencer badly corroded

wipers splitting/smearing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 77,066 miles

exhaust system corroding

plastic trims on outer sills,unable to check fully

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2007 70,108 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 63,966 miles

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre perishing & worn on edges

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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S698 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S698 BGJ, 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 S698 BGJ registered?

S698 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S698 BGJ safe to buy?

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