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S825 TMB

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,003 mi
Last recorded64,003 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 TMB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 64,003 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 64,002 miles

Front oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 63,945 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,944 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [the 1 in front of rear axle] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 63,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [the 1 in front of rear axle] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,897 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 63,253 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,057 miles

Nearside Hand brake actuating lever return spring, broken.

Offside Hand brake actuating lever return spring, missing.

Oil leak.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,987 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 58,102 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 1 Dec 2016 58,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,901 miles

Oil leak

Two centre exhaust rubber mounts split.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,653 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mountings split!!

Fail 4 Dec 2014 53,653 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust mountings split!!

Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,279 miles

Rubber exhaust mounting perished.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,589 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,848 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Dec 2010 46,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,332 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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished on outer walls

Fail 4 Dec 2008 41,339 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished on outer walls

Fail 4 Dec 2007 39,920 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cracks in both rear sidewalls

Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,920 miles

cracks in both rear sidewalls

Fail 4 Dec 2006 38,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 36,737 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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S825 TMB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S825 TMB, 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 S825 TMB registered?

S825 TMB is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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