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S644 DKO

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,104 mi
Last recorded179,104 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS644 DKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 179,104 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 167,981 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 167,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 157,228 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 147,189 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 138,623 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 131,887 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 131,130 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 131,096 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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S644 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S644 DKO, 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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S644 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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