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S71 KFL

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,901 mi
Last recorded152,901 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 KFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2006 152,901 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded badly and weak. N/S front foglamp insecure. Serious engine oil leak.

N/S wiper blade split. Front indicators going white. Front N/S tyre going bald on outer edge.

O/S W/Washers poor. Engine runs rough with possibility of stalling or complete failure with loss of Servo brakes and PAS.

Fail 27 Nov 2006 152,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/s wiper blade split, Front indicators goig white, front N/S tyre bald on outer edge, rear silencer corroded and about to blow, N/S front foglamp insecure, O/S w/washers poor, Engine timing chain stretched and poss failure due...loss of servo a

Pass 9 Dec 2005 144,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

engine noisey

front fog light inscure

hand brake travel high

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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S71 KFL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S71 KFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S71 KFL registered?

S71 KFL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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