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S705 MFC

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

798,419 mi
Last recorded798,419 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 MFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 798,419 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil light flickering on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Mar 2013 798,419 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil light flickering on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2012 189,272 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 189,272 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 173,778 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 173,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 166,976 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 166,976 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 154,219 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 138,374 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 123,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads apear low discs corroding around outer edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2006 107,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 88,111 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 88,095 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust rear box very poor condition,corroding around seams and welds.

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S705 MFC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 S705 MFC, 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 S705 MFC registered?

S705 MFC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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