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S561 KGF

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,316 mi
Last recorded98,316 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 KGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,316 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes are greased

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriated

Fail 23 Mar 2011 87,035 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,035 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear side lamp outer 50% only working

offside reverse lamp not working

Fail 26 Apr 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear side lamp outer 50% only working

offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,475 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rear box rear rubber mounting securing clip missing & rubber falling off (pushed back on)

rear reg:plate nearside lamp required tapping to work

Fail 29 Apr 2009 76,472 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rear box rear rubber mounting securing clip missing & rubber falling off (pushed back on)

rear reg:plate nearside lamp required tapping to work

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,081 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

noise from engine

unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes... covered with grease

Fail 5 Oct 2005 60,428 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 60,428 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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S561 KGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S561 KGF, 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 S561 KGF registered?

S561 KGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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