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S62 MNV

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,345 mi
Last recorded182,345 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 MNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 182,345 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 182,260 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 182,212 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 177,491 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 168,924 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling.

Offside rear light lens damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 158,727 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded.

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded,(outer skin only).

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside front fog light insecure.

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 158,727 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded.

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded,(outer skin only).

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

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

Nearside front fog light insecure.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 148,629 miles

Both rear brake discs worn.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear silencer corroded (outer skin only).

Screen wash filler cap missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 148,629 miles

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

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs worn.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear silencer corroded (outer skin only).

Screen wash filler cap missing.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 138,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside parking brake performance low

number plates may not be road legal

Pass 29 Jun 2009 126,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 116,313 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

deep cut to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2007 104,563 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 104,563 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 93,385 miles

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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S62 MNV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S62 MNV, 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 S62 MNV registered?

S62 MNV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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