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S702 BGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,980 mi
Last recorded140,980 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 BGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 140,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 134,293 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 128,782 miles

General corrosion to vehicles suspension brakes and exhaust systems

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 123,515 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 123,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 118,356 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 114,638 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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S702 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 S702 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S702 BGJ registered?

S702 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S702 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S702 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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