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S898 SKE

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,678 mi
Last recorded77,678 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 SKE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 77,678 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 72,486 miles

Advise front number plate damaged.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,754 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,593 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyre walls deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust front end loose

rear tyres deteriorated

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 12 Jul 2018 68,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine breather hose suspect

exhaust front end loose

rear tyres deteriorated

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,694 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 66,629 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,537 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 64,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,868 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,644 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,520 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,922 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 19,830 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

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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S898 SKE is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 S898 SKE, 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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S898 SKE is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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