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S852 YAN

1998 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,949 mi
Last recorded95,949 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 YAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 95,949 miles

various suspenson componants corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 93,116 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 92,025 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,535 miles

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 90,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 90,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor behind the drivers seat corroded into a hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 89,442 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 87,478 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,009 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Feb 2017 84,552 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 84,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,237 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,628 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 79,628 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,920 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,799 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 71,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 65,530 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 61,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,985 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,830 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 51,195 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 44,829 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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S852 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S852 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 S852 YAN registered?

S852 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S852 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S852 YAN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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