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B4 BFM

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,186 mi
Last recorded119,186 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2011 119,186 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 118,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2008 115,520 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 92,814 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 84,032 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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B4 BFM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B4 BFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B4 BFM registered?

B4 BFM is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is B4 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 BFM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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