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S736 BGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,395 mi
Last recorded159,395 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS736 BGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 159,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 158,180 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 156,059 miles

slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor pans around drain plugs

Pass 24 Nov 2017 152,983 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 149,969 miles

Coolant leak Dripping from oil filter & housing ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp in secure

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe, front mount - significant (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe, front mount - significant (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Oil feed to turbo ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 149,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak Dripping from oil filter & housing ()

Engine oil level close to/on minimum

Nearside Front Fog lamp in secure

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe, front mount - significant (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe, front mount - significant (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre under-inflated

Oil leak Oil feed to turbo ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 146,344 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 142,109 miles

front pipe of exhaust slightly deteriorated\osf inner cv boot slightly deteriorated\injuries in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2014 142,109 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front pipe of exhaust slihhtly detriorated\osf inner cv boot slightly detriorated\injuries in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2013 140,557 miles

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps\rear suspension components corroding\brake hose ferrules slightly corroded\colour of osr indicator\injuries in windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2013 140,500 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps\rear suspension components corroding\brake hose ferrules slightly corroded\colour of osr indicator\injuries in windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2012 138,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 135,059 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 135,059 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 133,923 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 133,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 130,940 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 130,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 129,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 129,080 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 126,007 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 122,115 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 122,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 118,269 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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S736 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S736 BGJ, 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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What year was S736 BGJ registered?

S736 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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