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S882 SNC

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,245 mi
Last recorded62,245 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS882 SNC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,245 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jul 2016 62,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,511 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,013 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,580 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,973 miles

n/s front fog light smashed

Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,108 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 57,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,214 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,725 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 42,974 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 39,947 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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S882 SNC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S882 SNC, 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 S882 SNC registered?

S882 SNC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S882 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S882 SNC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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