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S912 SLK

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,776 mi
Last recorded71,776 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 SLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,776 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,517 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,143 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,395 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 57,395 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,847 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 54,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,965 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,466 miles

Front bumper insecure

advice front and rear brake discs.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 48,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

advice front and rear brake discs.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,708 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,220 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,663 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,944 miles

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

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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S912 SLK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S912 SLK, 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 S912 SLK registered?

S912 SLK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S912 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S912 SLK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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