MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
oil leak from engine dripping on to floor
outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted
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
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S746 BGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S746 BGJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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