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S686 DKO

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,818 mi
Last recorded119,818 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 DKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 119,818 miles

handbrake slightly high

slight play n/s/f anti roll link arm worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 112,941 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 108,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 97,103 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 88,034 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 88,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

h/brake is gettin g close to reserve travel

Pass 12 Jun 2006 80,462 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 80,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S686 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S686 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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What year was S686 DKO registered?

S686 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S686 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S686 DKO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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