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IIB 8876

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,279 mi
Last recorded83,279 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 8876
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,279 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 78,016 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,897 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all indicators slightly fast

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,879 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,243 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,475 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,776 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 66,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,354 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 65,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside parking brake low efficiency however locked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,587 miles

bonnet release handle loose

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,387 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,350 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,637 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 58,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2006 55,495 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2005 51,742 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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IIB 8876 is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 IIB 8876, 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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IIB 8876 is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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