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S553 LRN

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

210,164 mi
Last recorded210,164 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 LRN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 210,164 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 202,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 194,541 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 194,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 187,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 179,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to near side rear brake pipe

Slight corrosion to off side rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Oct 2010 171,108 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 160,110 miles

All 4 tyres close too legal limit

Front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2009 160,084 miles

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

All 4 tyres close too legal limit

Front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2008 147,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 131,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 131,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2006 120,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S553 LRN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S553 LRN, 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 S553 LRN registered?

S553 LRN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S553 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 LRN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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