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S337 ORU

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,036 mi
Last recorded134,036 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 ORU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 134,036 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 130,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 127,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 125,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 122,981 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 120,814 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 120,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 118,433 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 116,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 116,130 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 113,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 110,745 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 106,485 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 101,543 miles

surface rust on rear exhaust box

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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S337 ORU is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 112,533 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S337 ORU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S337 ORU registered?

S337 ORU is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S337 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S337 ORU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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