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S734 KEG

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,571 mi
Last recorded152,571 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 KEG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 152,571 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 152,422 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 141,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes a bit imbalanced

Pass 12 Feb 2011 132,223 miles

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Pass 17 Feb 2010 122,874 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 122,873 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 113,416 miles

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

rear number plate slightly dirty

Pass 18 Feb 2008 103,142 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 103,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 95,057 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,434 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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S734 KEG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S734 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 S734 KEG registered?

S734 KEG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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