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S611 KGF

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,480 mi
Last recorded135,480 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS611 KGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 135,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 135,462 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 128,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2011 128,770 miles

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

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2010 123,192 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake imbalance poor

Fail 30 Jan 2010 123,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake imbalance poor

Pass 18 Feb 2009 109,712 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 109,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 97,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 82,551 miles

both front tyres on 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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S611 KGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S611 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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S611 KGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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