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S84 APH

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,850 mi
Last recorded113,850 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS84 APH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 113,850 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 112,969 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 111,927 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 111,922 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 110,418 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 107,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,023 miles

Nearside Rear 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 102,623 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,814 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16/97W (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16/97W (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear parking requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Jan 2018 84,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16/97W (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16/97W (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear parking requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,978 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,477 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre has slight age cracks and cut on outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,840 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 69,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,659 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,312 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 67,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,266 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 65,545 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 64,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,245 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 63,054 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 60,546 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,863 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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S84 APH is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S84 APH, 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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S84 APH is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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