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BFZ 3596

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,552 mi
Last recorded91,552 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 3596
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,193 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,956 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,098 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,674 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,465 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,197 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,319 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,621 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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BFZ 3596 is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BFZ 3596, 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 BFZ 3596 registered?

BFZ 3596 is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is BFZ 3596 safe to buy?

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