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S625 KGF

1998 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,479 mi
Last recorded114,479 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 KGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,479 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 109,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 109,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 96,293 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 96,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 91,688 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 89,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 83,862 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 83,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 81,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 79,053 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 79,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,531 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 75,531 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 71,646 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 68,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,375 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,789 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 63,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S625 KGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S625 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 S625 KGF registered?

S625 KGF is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S625 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S625 KGF shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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