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S895 TWC

1998 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,369 mi
Last recorded84,369 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 TWC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 84,369 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 84,369 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,608 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,679 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,866 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,176 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 66,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,864 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,054 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,722 miles

front and rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.small rear gearbox rubber mount starting to deteriorate.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,942 miles

front registration plate starting to discolour.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,887 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,643 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,247 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,687 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 41,909 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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S895 TWC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S895 TWC, 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 S895 TWC registered?

S895 TWC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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