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S562 KGF

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

244,643 mi
Last recorded244,643 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 KGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 244,643 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2011 241,444 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 241,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 227,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 211,689 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 201,417 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 201,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 190,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 190,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 171,989 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 154,684 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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S562 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 72.7%.

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 S562 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 S562 KGF registered?

S562 KGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S562 KGF safe to buy?

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