MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,906 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion started to offside rear chassis subframe area
corrosion started to offside rear chassis subframe area
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm
wipers starting to split
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm
wipers starting to split
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
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)
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)
off side front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit
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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?
The MOT history for S588 KGF shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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