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S527 WHK

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,997 mi
Last recorded102,997 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 WHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 102,997 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 97,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,209 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 88,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,189 miles

both brake pipes front to rear to rear flexes slightly corroded at ends of pipes

both front brake discs slightly worn leaving a lip on discs

nearside front headlamp slightly condensated up

nearside front lower spot lamp slightly been knocked in

Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,558 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,043 miles

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

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

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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S527 WHK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S527 WHK, 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 S527 WHK registered?

S527 WHK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S527 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 WHK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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