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S891 DKO

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,527 mi
Last recorded105,527 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 DKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 105,527 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise front screen chipped

advise front subframe,all bushes worn

advise handbrake travel high

Fail 6 Dec 2010 105,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise front screen chipped

advise front subframe,all bushes worn

advise handbrake travel high

Pass 11 Nov 2009 102,989 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low and unevenly

advise braking and suspension components starting to corrode

advise wipers rubbers starting to split

Pass 5 Nov 2008 85,983 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 85,983 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 72,724 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 72,724 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 59,791 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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S891 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S891 DKO, 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 S891 DKO registered?

S891 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S891 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S891 DKO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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