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S729 KEG

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,596 mi
Last recorded166,596 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 KEG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2010 166,596 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2010 166,596 miles

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2009 155,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 155,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 142,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 129,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nails in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is just on legal required tread depth limit of 1.6mm

offside and nearside front suspension arms slightly corroded

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 5 Sep 2006 111,685 miles

back box heavily corroded

both rear tyres on limit

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S729 KEG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S729 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 S729 KEG registered?

S729 KEG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S729 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S729 KEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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