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S817 KSO

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,264 mi
Last recorded87,264 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 KSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 87,264 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

advise both rear hand brake return springs missing but not impeding hand brake opperation

Fail 28 Nov 2007 87,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

advise both rear hand brake return springs missing but not impeding hand brake opperation

advise exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2006 75,605 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 75,605 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 63,508 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 63,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

backing missing from offside door mirror

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S817 KSO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S817 KSO, 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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S817 KSO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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