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S341 AAN

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,792 mi
Last recorded115,792 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS341 AAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 115,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 104,792 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,029 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 87,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 87,334 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,463 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,776 miles

Nearside nearside rear wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges

Offside under covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 81,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside nearside rear wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside under covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,197 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,653 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,484 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,056 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 69,139 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,396 miles

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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S341 AAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S341 AAN, 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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S341 AAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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