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S845 YAN

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,561 mi
Last recorded95,561 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS845 YAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 95,561 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,117 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,641 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

minor oil leaks

plastic sill trims and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,641 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

minor oil leaks

plastic sill trims and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,907 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2011 82,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes are sligthly corroded

the fuel filter is corroded

un-able to fully inspect outer body sill trims due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 82,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes are sligthly corroded

the fuel filter is corroded

un-able to fully inspect outer body sill trims due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 80,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,563 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 77,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,137 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,805 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 66,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 61,882 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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S845 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S845 YAN, 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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S845 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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