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S49 MNV

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,360 mi
Last recorded99,360 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 MNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,360 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,264 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,121 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,949 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,805 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,663 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 98,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,341 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 97,979 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 97,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 96,220 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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S49 MNV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S49 MNV, 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 S49 MNV registered?

S49 MNV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S49 MNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 MNV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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