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L444 DMC

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,028 mi
Last recorded108,028 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 DMC
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 108,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2008 108,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2007 96,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 54,339 miles

Front discs getting worn

Front pads getting low

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Rear pads getting low

Slight play in rear hub bushes

Fail 18 Oct 2005 84,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front tyres wearing inside edges

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear pads getting low

Slight play in rear hub bushes

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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L444 DMC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L444 DMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L444 DMC registered?

L444 DMC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L444 DMC safe to buy?

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