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S878 YAN

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,825 mi
Last recorded142,825 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 YAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2019 142,825 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 141,763 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 138,691 miles

Sills not checked due to covers

Slight corrosion around offside rear sub frame mounting

Pass 3 Nov 2016 136,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 133,984 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 132,174 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 130,063 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 126,442 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 120,741 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 116,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 111,416 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 106,626 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 100,632 miles

Slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r top link bushes. †Front number plate cracked.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 91,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 81,860 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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S878 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S878 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 S878 YAN registered?

S878 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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