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S902 BWV

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,346 mi
Last recorded137,346 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS902 BWV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 137,346 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 137,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 131,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 123,744 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 118,814 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 107,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 98,098 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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S902 BWV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S902 BWV, 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 S902 BWV registered?

S902 BWV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S902 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S902 BWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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