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S288 TKE

1998 Saab 95

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,722 mi
Last recorded95,722 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 95107,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 TKE
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 95,722 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 95,714 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 86,865 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 86,865 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 76,265 miles

Front number plate cracked - still secure and legible

Pass 21 Oct 2005 64,009 miles

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

The rear brake pads are 95% worn.

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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S288 TKE is a 1998 Saab 95 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S288 TKE, 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 S288 TKE registered?

S288 TKE is a 1998 Saab 95, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S288 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S288 TKE shows 6 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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