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S88 BNT

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,977 mi
Last recorded91,977 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 BNT
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,977 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 86,104 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 86,104 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 78,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,672 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 74,783 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,598 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,642 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 61,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 58,304 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 54,410 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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S88 BNT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S88 BNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S88 BNT registered?

S88 BNT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S88 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 BNT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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