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S835 YAN

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,423 mi
Last recorded78,423 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 YAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 May 2007 78,423 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 75,615 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 64,375 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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S835 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S835 YAN, 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 S835 YAN registered?

S835 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S835 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S835 YAN shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S835 YAN have outstanding finance?

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