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S588 KGF

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,906 mi
Last recorded116,906 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 KGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 116,906 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 116,906 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 112,652 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,738 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 109,738 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front and offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on 2mm /1,6 limit

Fail 13 Nov 2013 103,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion started to offside rear chassis subframe area

Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,247 miles

corrosion started to offside rear chassis subframe area

Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,149 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,836 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 96,836 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 94,483 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

wipers starting to split

Fail 1 Nov 2010 94,483 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

wipers starting to split

Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,405 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 91,405 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak from front of vehicle possible auto box leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,798 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 88,798 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 85,668 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 85,668 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 80,402 miles

off side front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

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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S588 KGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S588 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 S588 KGF registered?

S588 KGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S588 KGF safe to buy?

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