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S924 FFW

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,174 mi
Last recorded123,174 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS924 FFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 123,174 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 119,934 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 116,518 miles

2 lower arms corroded

corrosion 2 front floors

exhaust corroding and slight blow

n/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 7 Dec 2013 114,497 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 112,544 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 110,476 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exaust corroding rear

Pass 10 Dec 2010 107,950 miles

Heavy Rust front and rear suspension

Heavy rust and deteraition rear exhaust section

slight sticking offside rear exhaust section

slight wear front and rear brake disc's

Pass 10 Dec 2009 104,178 miles

exaust corroding rear

o/s inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 15 Dec 2008 99,694 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 98,206 miles

exaust rusting

front suspension arms rusting

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2006 95,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 88,343 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 88,063 miles

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

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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S924 FFW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S924 FFW, 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 S924 FFW registered?

S924 FFW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 December 1998.

Is S924 FFW safe to buy?

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