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S892 NGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,497 mi
Last recorded122,497 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 122,497 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 122,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 105,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

sills covered by mouldings

slight imbalance on hand brake application recommend inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2008 105,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

sills covered by mouldings

slight imbalance on hand brake application recommend inspection

Pass 31 Dec 2007 97,816 miles

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 11 Jan 2007 89,663 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 82,368 miles

inner wings & sills covered by mouldings .

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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S892 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S892 NGN, 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 S892 NGN registered?

S892 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S892 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S892 NGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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