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S848 KRM

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,170 mi
Last recorded144,170 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 KRM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 144,170 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 144,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 142,657 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 140,637 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 137,127 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 137,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 133,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear heavy creaking from suspension n/s/r unable to see wear or play in joints

foot brake spongy

front suspension componants corroded

fuel cap damaged

oil leak

plastic trim covering archs and sills unable to fully inspect

rear brake discs badly corroded

slight bind road wheel n/s/r

slight uneven rear foot brake application

Fail 31 Mar 2016 133,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear heavy creaking from suspension n/s/r unable to see wear or play in joints

front suspension componants corroded

fuel cap damaged

oil leak

plastic trim covering archs and sills unable to fully inspect

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 133,937 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area spare wheel hold (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel area under arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel under arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie under arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind road wheel areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases condition of exhaust box rear (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes to body mounting (2.4.G.2)

chassie areas rear corroded and front suspension arms

fuel cap broken but seals

oil leak

plastic trim covering sills unable to check

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 131,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 129,448 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 129,435 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 126,539 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 122,523 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 122,523 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 113,403 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,230 miles

nearside rear lower suspension arm bush has play in it

rear brake pipe corroded in front of petrol tank

Pass 11 Jun 2008 77,619 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 56,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 47,103 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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S848 KRM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S848 KRM, 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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S848 KRM is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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