MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust silencer corroded badly and weak. N/S front foglamp insecure. Serious engine oil leak.
N/S wiper blade split. Front indicators going white. Front N/S tyre going bald on outer edge.
O/S W/Washers poor. Engine runs rough with possibility of stalling or complete failure with loss of Servo brakes and PAS.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
N/s wiper blade split, Front indicators goig white, front N/S tyre bald on outer edge, rear silencer corroded and about to blow, N/S front foglamp insecure, O/S w/washers poor, Engine timing chain stretched and poss failure due...loss of servo a
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres on 2mm
engine noisey
front fog light inscure
hand brake travel high
oil leak
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?
Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S71 KFL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S71 KFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S71 KFL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 9 October 1998.
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