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S730 AOX

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,483 mi
Last recorded123,483 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 AOX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 123,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 118,133 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 118,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 113,847 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 108,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,436 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 103,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 97,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 92,296 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 86,317 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 79,599 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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S730 AOX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S730 AOX, 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 S730 AOX registered?

S730 AOX is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S730 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S730 AOX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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