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S76 MNV

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,223 mi
Last recorded187,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 MNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 187,223 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2016 184,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 183,118 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 180,796 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 178,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 178,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 167,415 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 154,993 miles

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2007 140,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2006 126,656 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 126,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 115,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MNV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MNV, 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 S76 MNV registered?

S76 MNV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S76 MNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S76 MNV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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