1998 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · S885 APG
1998 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04/12/1998. Recorded mileage 81,507 miles. MOT valid until 15/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1985cc
S885 APG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 81,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S885 APG Mileage History
- 08/11/202281,238 mi
- 07/11/202381,378 mi+140 mi
- 07/11/202381,378 mi
- 16/03/202681,507 mi+129 mi
- 16/03/202681,507 mi
Average of roughly 80 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S885 APG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Saab 9-5 (S885 APG) between November 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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