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S733 BKP

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,933 mi
Last recorded161,933 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 BKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 161,933 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 161,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 161,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 161,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 157,653 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 157,648 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 154,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 152,781 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 150,246 miles

outer sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2017 148,353 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 144,482 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 144,415 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 138,816 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 134,389 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 128,289 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 128,289 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 123,647 miles

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

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

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

wear to upper and lower rear hub bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2011 116,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 111,128 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 105,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,749 miles

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

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 94,164 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 21 Oct 2006 88,630 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 88,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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S733 BKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S733 BKP, 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

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What year was S733 BKP registered?

S733 BKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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