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S846 YAN

1998 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,503 mi
Last recorded164,503 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 YAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 164,503 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2010 157,030 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Jun 2010 157,027 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2009 148,753 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 132,926 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 108,039 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 99,282 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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S846 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S846 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 S846 YAN registered?

S846 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S846 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S846 YAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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