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S917 DKO

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,727 mi
Last recorded175,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 DKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 175,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 169,726 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 169,726 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 164,836 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 158,891 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 153,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 153,858 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 151,029 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 150,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 142,564 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 125,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 115,541 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 115,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 112,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 106,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 100,722 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 95,684 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 90,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 88,670 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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S917 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S917 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.

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S917 DKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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