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S689 DKO

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,209 mi
Last recorded165,209 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 DKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 165,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 164,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front pads wearing low

Pass 5 Aug 2014 157,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 153,546 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 9 Aug 2012 151,439 miles

major oil leak

play in both rear lower hub bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2012 151,427 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

major oil leak

play in both rear lower hub bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2011 147,480 miles

exhaust in poor condition & corroded

front brake discs wearing thin

major oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 143,339 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 135,589 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 124,189 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 108,132 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 84,080 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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S689 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S689 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 S689 DKO registered?

S689 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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