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S916 YAN

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,083 mi
Last recorded111,083 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 YAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,083 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,157 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,114 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,720 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 94,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 89,206 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 81,915 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 75,846 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 75,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 69,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 63,700 miles

front and rear brake pads low.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,484 miles

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

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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S916 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S916 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 S916 YAN registered?

S916 YAN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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