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S213 VWE

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,194 mi
Last recorded78,194 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 VWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,194 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,398 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S213 VWE is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S213 VWE, 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 S213 VWE registered?

S213 VWE is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S213 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S213 VWE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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