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S76 ADV

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,977 mi
Last recorded69,977 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 ADV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,977 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,137 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,928 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,792 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 53,785 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,719 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,680 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,261 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,149 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,334 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,572 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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S76 ADV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S76 ADV, 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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How do I check the history of S76 ADV?

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What year was S76 ADV registered?

S76 ADV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S76 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S76 ADV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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