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S63 WYB

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,170 mi
Last recorded97,170 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS63 WYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 97,170 miles

lower stabalizer on gearbox rubber worn to excess

nearside non obligatory mirror smashed

windscreen cracked offside bottom corner

Fail 3 May 2012 97,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

lower stabalizer on gearbox rubber worn to excess

nearside non obligatory mirror smashed

windscreen cracked offside bottom corner

Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 92,683 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,606 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 87,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,578 miles

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

discs pitted allround been stood

rear pads getting low

Fail 4 Jul 2007 82,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

discs pitted allround been stood

rear pads getting low

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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S63 WYB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S63 WYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S63 WYB?

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What year was S63 WYB registered?

S63 WYB is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S63 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S63 WYB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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