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S903 YAN

1998 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,609 mi
Last recorded137,609 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 YAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 137,609 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 137,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 124,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 112,309 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 112,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 107,552 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 107,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 102,066 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 94,346 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 86,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

Whole exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2009 86,603 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

Whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,918 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 79,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2007 71,251 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 62,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 55,865 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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S903 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S903 YAN, 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 S903 YAN registered?

S903 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S903 YAN safe to buy?

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