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S921 NNL

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,147 mi
Last recorded127,147 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 NNL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 127,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s rear brake binding

o/s inner side lamp not working

Fail 20 Aug 2019 127,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s rear brake binding

o/s inner side lamp not working

Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,078 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 122,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At middle joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 119,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 116,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 112,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 110,715 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,122 miles

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

o/s/f lower bottom arm has rust starting around bottom ball joint area

Pass 13 Oct 2010 107,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 106,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 104,406 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 102,003 miles

slice in n/s/r tyre , not down to cords

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 100,156 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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S921 NNL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S921 NNL, 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 S921 NNL registered?

S921 NNL is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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