MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,825 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Sills not checked due to covers
Slight corrosion around offside rear sub frame mounting
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r top link bushes. †Front number plate cracked.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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.
Is S878 YAN safe to buy?
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