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S22 EGB

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,091 mi
Last recorded122,091 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 EGB
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 122,091 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

REAR OF GEARBOX MOUNTING STAY RUBBER BUSH DETERIORATED

Fail 3 Sep 2008 122,091 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

REAR OF GEARBOX MOUNTING STAY RUBBER BUSH DETERIORATED

Pass 20 Jun 2007 95,040 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 95,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play n.s.r wheel bearing both front tyres down to 2m

Pass 8 Sep 2006 88,249 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 88,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bulls eye in zone a on 10mm

fronf brake pads 50% worn

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f door mirror casing partly missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2005 76,816 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 76,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S22 EGB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S22 EGB, 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 S22 EGB registered?

S22 EGB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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