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S908 DKO

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,215 mi
Last recorded94,215 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 DKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 94,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 91,624 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 91,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside front ABS ring split

Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,797 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,404 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 83,403 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 79,218 miles

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

offside front abs ring cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2008 79,218 miles

offside front abs ring cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2006 75,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,416 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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S908 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S908 DKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S908 DKO registered?

S908 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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