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S74 SCL

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,809 mi
Last recorded127,809 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 SCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 127,809 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust to all areas

Fail 25 Oct 2017 127,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle has surface rust to all areas

Pass 13 Sep 2016 126,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 123,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall also perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides hub mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged All perished (4.1.D.1e)

rear gear box stabiliser bush worn

Pass 6 Mar 2014 118,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 118,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 117,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 117,534 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 114,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 114,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 114,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2008 110,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 110,169 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 97,686 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,329 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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S74 SCL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S74 SCL, 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 S74 SCL registered?

S74 SCL is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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