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S48 KFL

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,865 mi
Last recorded138,865 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 KFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 138,865 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 130,048 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 120,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 107,465 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 107,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads 2.mm

Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 83,198 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 74,293 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in near side rear tyre and low pressure

nail in off side rear tyre

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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S48 KFL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S48 KFL, 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 S48 KFL registered?

S48 KFL is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S48 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 KFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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