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S596 AKP

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,321 mi
Last recorded61,321 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 AKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,321 miles

Engine check light illuminated

bonnet safty catch pivot partially seized

nearside front wheel rim buckled

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,321 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine check light illuminated

bonnet safty catch pivot partially seized

nearside front wheel rim buckled

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wheel inner rim buckled

Fail 25 Feb 2010 58,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wheel inner rim buckled

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,830 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,693 miles

slight bend in nearside front wheel rim

Fail 21 Feb 2008 55,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,357 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S596 AKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S596 AKP, 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 S596 AKP registered?

S596 AKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S596 AKP safe to buy?

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