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S249 KLR

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,709 mi
Last recorded93,709 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 KLR
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

offside door mirror house slightly insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2006 87,402 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 87,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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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S249 KLR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Green with a 2,290cc 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 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 S249 KLR, 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 S249 KLR registered?

S249 KLR is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S249 KLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 KLR 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.

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