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S885 APG

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,507 mi
Last recorded81,507 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 APG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 81,507 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded front and rear

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2026 81,507 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded front and rear

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 81,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened borderline pass (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly out of shape inner shoulder

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all suspension components front and rear corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 81,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened borderline pass (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly out of shape inner shoulder

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all suspension components front and rear corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,238 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 80,957 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Various suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,821 miles

Various suspension components corroded (Front and Rear)

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is rusty and has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear noplate separating slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,023 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light surface corrosion onfront and rear suspension

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,628 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,696 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 53,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 53,417 miles

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

corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,025 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,801 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,662 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,525 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,491 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,041 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 48,526 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 47,672 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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S885 APG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S885 APG, 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 S885 APG registered?

S885 APG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S885 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S885 APG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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