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S936 GUF

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,846 mi
Last recorded155,846 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 GUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 155,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and especially Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 155,845 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and especially Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 148,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and especially Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 143,714 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 143,683 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 141,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT REAR SILENCER AND IS HEAVILY CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCKER AND COIL SPRING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REAR LOWER ARM OUTER BUSHES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 136,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 136,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,593 miles

OSR COIL SPRING CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 12 Mar 2018 102,593 miles

OSR COIL SPRING CORRODED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,920 miles

Both front indicator bulbs faded .

Both rear indicator bulbs faded .

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F anti roll bar drop link .

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front indicator bulbs faded .

Both rear indicator bulbs faded .

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F anti roll bar drop link .

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,798 miles

REAR INDICATOR BULBS FADED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,557 miles

front indicator bulbs faded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,487 miles

exhause silencer outer shell corroded

rear top suspension arm outer bush seal split

Fail 20 Mar 2014 45,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhause silencer outer shell corroded

rear top suspension arm outer bush seal split

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,797 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,441 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition .

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 42,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition .

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,664 miles

Front & rear indicators faded .

N/S/R tyre worn & screw in tread .

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner & outer edges .

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,417 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,489 miles

corrosion in rear silencer

Fail 5 Jun 2008 35,488 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

corrosion in rear silencer

nearside front tyre devoid of vtread on outside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,690 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,396 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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S936 GUF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S936 GUF, 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 S936 GUF registered?

S936 GUF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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