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S815 NGN

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,634 mi
Last recorded107,634 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 107,634 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 107,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,950 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 100,921 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2006 89,173 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 89,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 74,083 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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S815 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S815 NGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S815 NGN registered?

S815 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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