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S557 LRN

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

212,759 mi
Last recorded212,759 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 LRN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 212,759 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2014 205,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 205,710 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 197,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 192,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 192,015 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 188,904 miles

nearside front 205/60R15V tyre approx 2.5mm

offside front 205/60R15V tyre approx 3mm

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 12 Nov 2010 182,661 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 167,255 miles

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

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)

offside rear (205/65R15V) tyre wearing unevenly

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2008 147,254 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 135,655 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 123,005 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 109,807 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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S557 LRN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S557 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 S557 LRN registered?

S557 LRN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S557 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 LRN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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