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S50 OUT

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,749 mi
Last recorded128,749 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 OUT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 128,749 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 118,678 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 109,744 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 109,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 99,124 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 87,689 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 87,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 76,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 76,454 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 64,933 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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S50 OUT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S50 OUT, 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 S50 OUT registered?

S50 OUT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S50 OUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 OUT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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