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S663 AGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,282 mi
Last recorded83,282 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 AGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2009 83,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 83,282 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 72,823 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four indicator bulbs very soon req [starting to show a white light]

chip in screen just in spec for zone a

front number plate soon req [cracked and backing coming off]

note all brake pads checked as best poss with wheels on

rear number plate soon req [backing coming off]

Fail 14 May 2007 59,844 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 59,844 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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S663 AGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S663 AGJ, 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 S663 AGJ registered?

S663 AGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S663 AGJ safe to buy?

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