MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,521 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advice front number plate cracked
advice front and rear discs pitted
advice near side front head light cracked
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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S161 ABD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S161 ABD, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S161 ABD?
You can check the full history of S161 ABD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S161 ABD registered?
S161 ABD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S161 ABD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S161 ABD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S161 ABD have outstanding finance?
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