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S726 AHU

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,773 mi
Last recorded164,773 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS726 AHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2020 164,773 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 158,560 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 153,928 miles

o/s and n/s rear outer chassis corroded.

slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 150,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks on engine

rear exhaust outer skin badly rusted

travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Apr 2016 146,424 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel both rear shocks and springs corroded (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 141,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2014 138,684 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 135,303 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 132,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 129,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 126,803 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 122,888 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 119,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 110,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 103,178 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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S726 AHU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S726 AHU, 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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S726 AHU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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