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S49 KFL

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,304 mi
Last recorded141,304 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 KFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 141,304 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 141,304 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2007 126,915 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 126,454 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 May 2006 105,323 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 105,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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S49 KFL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S49 KFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S49 KFL registered?

S49 KFL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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