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S753 ENV

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,967 mi
Last recorded106,967 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 ENV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,967 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 106,967 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,091 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,929 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 95,929 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 87,259 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 83,452 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 77,431 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 77,494 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 69,214 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 633,374 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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S753 ENV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S753 ENV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S753 ENV registered?

S753 ENV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S753 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S753 ENV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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