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S864 YAN

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,564 mi
Last recorded120,564 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 YAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 120,564 miles

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

cannot check outer SILLS BECAUSE PLASTIC COVER

Pass 6 Aug 2008 110,523 miles

cannot check outer sills because plastic cover

Fail 5 Aug 2008 110,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cannot check outer sills because plastic cover

Pass 27 Jul 2007 98,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,616 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 78,167 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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S864 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S864 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 S864 YAN registered?

S864 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S864 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S864 YAN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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