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S746 BGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,545 mi
Last recorded175,545 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 BGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 175,545 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

o/s/r and n/s/r upper and lower suspension arm bushes/joints worn

Fail 7 Sep 2012 175,545 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leak

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

o/s/r and n/s/r upper and lower suspension arm bushes/joints worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 166,742 miles

oil leak from engine dripping on to floor

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 157,741 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 157,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 148,434 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 148,434 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 135,253 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 135,253 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 122,830 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 122,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked/water ingress(just acceptable)

metal brake pipes under vehicle corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear number plate water ingress

Pass 13 Oct 2006 110,332 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 96,698 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S746 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S746 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 S746 BGJ registered?

S746 BGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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