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S907 YAN

1998 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,651 mi
Last recorded122,651 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS907 YAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 122,651 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 121,847 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 119,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 119,041 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,758 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 113,070 miles

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

rear tyre age cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,939 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 108,646 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 104,235 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wiper poor

rear exhaust slightly deteraiated

Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,112 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,962 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 88,196 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 83,532 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 77,978 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 71,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 62,699 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S907 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,962cc 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 S907 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 S907 YAN registered?

S907 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S907 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S907 YAN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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