MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,053 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake discs corroding
rear silencer badly corroded
wipers splitting/smearing
exhaust system corroding
plastic trims on outer sills,unable to check fully
rear brake discs slightly corroded
exhaust corroding
o/s/r tyre perishing & worn on edges
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for S698 BGJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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