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S795 BFE

1998 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,090 mi
Last recorded136,090 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS795 BFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 136,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 134,611 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 134,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 134,165 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 133,695 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 132,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 132,033 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 131,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 131,662 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 131,657 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 130,703 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 129,881 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 129,881 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 128,269 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 126,601 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 124,055 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 120,415 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os rear reg plate bulb slight less light but plate lights up

Pass 21 Jul 2011 117,023 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 117,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 114,495 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 112,988 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 111,563 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 109,324 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 107,204 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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S795 BFE is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S795 BFE, 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 S795 BFE registered?

S795 BFE is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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