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S844 EKO

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

220,500 mi
Last recorded220,500 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 EKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 220,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 219,219 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 217,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 214,752 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 214,752 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 210,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 205,487 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 205,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking above the fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2015 202,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 202,380 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 202,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 201,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 200,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 200,026 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 191,488 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 178,564 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 178,464 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 166,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 153,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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S844 EKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S844 EKO, 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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S844 EKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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