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S838 YAN

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,281 mi
Last recorded108,281 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 YAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 108,281 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 100,522 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 91,230 miles

exhaust clamp loose

vehicle short on power steering fluid

Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 80,079 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 80,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 73,582 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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S838 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S838 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.

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What year was S838 YAN registered?

S838 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S838 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S838 YAN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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