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S158 WVW

1998 Saab 95

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,266 mi
Last recorded76,266 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 95107,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 WVW
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,266 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,514 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,265 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,571 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 56,729 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 56,729 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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S158 WVW is a 1998 Saab 95 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,259 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S158 WVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 95 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S158 WVW registered?

S158 WVW is a 1998 Saab 95, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S158 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 WVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S158 WVW have outstanding finance?

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