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L8 MLN

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,923 mi
Last recorded198,923 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 MLN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 198,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 198,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 188,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear hand brake lower effort

Pass 14 Mar 2014 188,733 miles

near side rear hand brake lower effort

Pass 4 Mar 2013 178,477 miles

Oil leak

advise both rear coil springs corroaded

advise exhaust back box outter skin corroaded

advise exhaust front flex corroaded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 178,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

advise both rear coil springs corroaded

advise exhaust back box outter skin corroaded

advise exhaust front flex corroaded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 170,640 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

washers poor

Pass 8 Mar 2011 161,635 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner cv boots split

nearside mirror back cover missing

oil leaks

rear shockers & springs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 151,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 151,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dip stick full of creamy oil

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

offside mirror back missing

oil leaks

rear shockers & coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 141,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 126,690 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 126,690 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 106,438 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 106,438 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 92,856 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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L8 MLN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L8 MLN, 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 L8 MLN registered?

L8 MLN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is L8 MLN safe to buy?

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