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S56 ADV

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,121 mi
Last recorded134,121 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 ADV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 May 2014 134,121 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 131,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 129,856 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 127,916 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 125,947 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 123,454 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

hand brake lever high but has reserve travel

Pass 16 Mar 2006 115,203 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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S56 ADV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S56 ADV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S56 ADV registered?

S56 ADV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S56 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 ADV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S56 ADV have outstanding finance?

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