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S775 NCS

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,432 mi
Last recorded129,432 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 NCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 129,432 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 121,857 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 121,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 119,142 miles

center and rear exhaust is heavily corroded

chip in windscreen

engine oil leaks

rear brake pads are getting low and brake discs are worn

rear coil springs are heavily corroded

rear number plate is in poor condition

signs of over heating on n/s/r brake disc

Pass 12 Jun 2008 114,640 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 101,780 miles

handbrake long travel

nearside headlamp stone chipped

rear flexible brake hose/pipe unions rusty

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,680 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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S775 NCS is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S775 NCS, 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 S775 NCS registered?

S775 NCS is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S775 NCS safe to buy?

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