MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front bumper damaged at nearside
offside and nearside rear hand brake cable return springs missing
power steering pipes rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front bumper damaged at nearside
offside and nearside rear hand brake cable return springs missing
power steering pipes rusty
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
hand brake appliction unevn but locking
nearside rear brake return spring broken off
possible leak at power steering reservoir
power steering pipes rusty
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
hand brake appliction unevn but locking
nearside rear brake return spring broken off
possible leak at power steering reservoir
power steering pipes rusty
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front tyres worn more on edges
nearside rear tyre 2mm
offside and middle washers weak
offside rear tyre 3mm
possible leak at power steering oil on pipes engine compartment
power steering pipes rusty
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake efficiency lower on nearside
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S718 EBX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S718 EBX, 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
How do I check the history of S718 EBX?
You can check the full history of S718 EBX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S718 EBX registered?
S718 EBX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S718 EBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S718 EBX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S718 EBX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S718 EBX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.