MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?
Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S206 BDU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S206 BDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S206 BDU registered?
S206 BDU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 26 August 1998.
Is S206 BDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S206 BDU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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