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S607 UHE

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,412 mi
Last recorded137,412 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS607 UHE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 137,412 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 133,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 128,467 miles

rear exhuast corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 123,818 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 119,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 115,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 115,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 109,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 101,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 86,940 miles

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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S607 UHE is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S607 UHE, 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 S607 UHE registered?

S607 UHE is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S607 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S607 UHE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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