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S709 MFR

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,195 mi
Last recorded115,195 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 MFR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 115,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel prominent in rbt .The rear/frame bushes is > (2.4.A.1b)

oil and water leaks

rear exhaust outer skin corroded severely and at present supported

Fail 2 Dec 2015 115,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel prominent in rbt .The rear/frame bushes is > (2.4.A.1b)

oil and water leaks

rear exhaust outer skin corroded severely and at present supported

Pass 24 Nov 2014 110,469 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 110,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 105,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 105,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,350 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,985 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 93,985 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 84,333 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 81,517 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 78,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 76,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 74,848 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 74,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 67,554 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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S709 MFR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S709 MFR, 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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S709 MFR is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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