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S756 OOV

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,784 mi
Last recorded162,784 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 OOV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 162,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 162,755 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 162,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 162,727 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 162,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 162,357 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 162,357 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 161,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 161,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 160,444 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 159,141 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 157,794 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 156,288 miles

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

nsf tyre starting to crack and perish.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 156,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsf tyre starting to crack and perish.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 155,084 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate in poor condition. secure and readable

front tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 21 Nov 2009 153,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front no plate in poor condition. secure and readable

Pass 21 Nov 2009 153,689 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front no plate in poor condition. secure and readable

Pass 11 Dec 2008 151,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 150,289 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 149,100 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 149,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 146,714 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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S756 OOV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S756 OOV, 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 S756 OOV registered?

S756 OOV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S756 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S756 OOV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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