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S812 NGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,457 mi
Last recorded133,457 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2013 133,457 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 123,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 114,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 102,271 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 84,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,124 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 64,954 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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S812 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S812 NGN, 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 S812 NGN registered?

S812 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S812 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S812 NGN shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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