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S699 ATO

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,425 mi
Last recorded122,425 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 ATO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 122,425 miles

All indicators have some loss of colour

Idle speed slightly high

Fail 5 Dec 2014 122,425 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All indicators have some loss of colour

Idle speed slightly high

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,663 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 117,661 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 117,658 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise all tyres replaced due to low tread and slight perish craking

n/s/f tyre...worn very close to limit 1.6mm to 2mm tread remaining but severely worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre...worn and 3mm tread remaining but worn on both edges

o/s/r tyre....worn very close to limit1.6mm to 2mm tread remaianing

park brakes slight grabbing

Fail 25 Jul 2012 115,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres wearing close to limit

warning light ON, "ENGINE CHECK"

Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,749 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres wearing close to limit

warning light ON, "ENGINE CHECK"

Pass 21 Jul 2011 109,915 miles

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

metal brake pipes and flexy hose ferules at rear of vehicle all show some corrossion

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,966 miles

all rear brake flexy hoses show some corrossion to ferules

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre shows slight perish cracking

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 19 May 2009 102,010 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 102,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 95,142 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 84,706 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 76,327 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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S699 ATO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S699 ATO, 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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S699 ATO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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