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S854 ERC

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,317 mi
Last recorded119,317 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 ERC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 119,317 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 119,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 115,385 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 115,385 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 108,481 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 105,977 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 105,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 97,150 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 97,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 90,938 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 83,530 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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S854 ERC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S854 ERC, 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

How do I check the history of S854 ERC?

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What year was S854 ERC registered?

S854 ERC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S854 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S854 ERC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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