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S823 BAE

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,993 mi
Last recorded117,993 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 BAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 117,993 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 115,936 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 115,936 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,574 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 112,965 miles

Main beam osf to high. Dipped beam still ok

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2009 111,876 miles

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

Handbrake Lever Travel High

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 111,876 miles

Handbrake Lever Travel High

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2008 108,453 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2008 108,353 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise battery check poor starting

Fail 12 Mar 2007 100,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 100,398 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 91,788 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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S823 BAE is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S823 BAE, 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 S823 BAE registered?

S823 BAE is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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