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S791 VKJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,649 mi
Last recorded108,649 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 VKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 108,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 104,959 miles

handbrake readings have just met minimum requirements / adjustment required..

Pass 13 Aug 2008 98,615 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 98,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 92,899 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 92,899 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both inner drive shaft gaitors split

engine oil leak

o/s/r indicator lens damaged but not affecting operation

Fail 21 Jul 2007 92,783 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 9 Aug 2006 89,309 miles

O/S/R INDICATOR LENS BROKEN FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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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S791 VKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S791 VKJ, 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 S791 VKJ registered?

S791 VKJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S791 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S791 VKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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