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S598 NSA

1999 Saab 9-5 SE

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE112,653 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 NSA
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 60,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,098 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 47,098 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 37,933 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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S598 NSA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 112,653 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S598 NSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S598 NSA registered?

S598 NSA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S598 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S598 NSA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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