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S719 KEG

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,817 mi
Last recorded6,817 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS719 KEG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 6,817 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Milometer reading may not be correct as the first number is not fully formed therefore mileage could be 206817 miles.

Offside front tyre tread is worn on both edges.

Offside registration plate lamp is a bit dim.

Parking brake travel is long and is a borderline pass.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 98,682 miles

front registration plate cracked

handbrake travel a bit high

offside registration plate lamp dim

Fail 26 Jun 2008 98,682 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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)

front registration plate cracked

handbrake travel a bit high

offside registration plate lamp dim

Pass 12 Jun 2007 170,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 140,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 111,062 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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S719 KEG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S719 KEG, 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 S719 KEG registered?

S719 KEG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S719 KEG safe to buy?

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