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S833 NGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,262 mi
Last recorded34,262 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 34,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 34,180 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 33,888 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,833 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 31,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 27,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 24,531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 24,062 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 21,475 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 21,396 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 21,396 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 21,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 21,181 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,845 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 20,845 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,497 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 20,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 20,122 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,747 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,109 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,294 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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S833 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S833 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.

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What year was S833 NGN registered?

S833 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S833 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S833 NGN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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