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S982 SAT

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,065 mi
Last recorded120,065 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 SAT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 120,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

suspension bushes perished and worn

Fail 31 Dec 2022 120,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 8 Jan 2022 115,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,767 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OSR+NSR Heavily cracking/perished No separation at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 113,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OSR+NSR Heavily cracking/perished No separation at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 108,736 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 108,736 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative MISSING (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 104,714 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 104,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe to flexi hose rusting

Offside Front wiper blade just in spec

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

exhaust rusting no blows

rear pads low

surface rust on suspension parts front and rear

Fail 29 Nov 2017 104,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe to flexi hose rusting

Offside Front wiper blade just in spec

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

exhaust rusting no blows

rear pads low

surface rust on suspension parts front and rear

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,471 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall.

slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox area.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,262 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 104,122 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 104,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 101,459 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted.

sidewall worn n/s/f tyre.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 101,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted.

sidewall worn n/s/f tyre.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 101,360 miles

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

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

light oil leak from engine

side wall worn n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 101,210 miles

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

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

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

light oil leaks engine & gearbox

Pass 29 Nov 2010 101,085 miles

front no plate cracked. rear no plate starting to discolour.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 100,823 miles

rear no plate starting to deteareate/ slight oil leak from engine/plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2008 100,447 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked/rear no plate starting to deteareate/steering colom under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2008 100,447 miles

front no plate cracked/rear no plate starting to deteareate/steering colom under tray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2007 99,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front no plate cracked .rear no plate discoloured.4 wheel trims fitted. side skirts fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2007 99,805 miles

front no plate cracked .rear no plate discoloured.4 wheel trims fitted. side skirts fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2006 98,980 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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S982 SAT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 S982 SAT, 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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S982 SAT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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