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S933 SLK

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,437 mi
Last recorded156,437 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS933 SLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 156,437 miles

offside rear tyre worn very close to limit on inner shoulder

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight play in both front antiroll bar links upper balljoints

Fail 20 May 2009 156,434 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn very close to limit on inner shoulder

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight play in both front antiroll bar links upper balljoints

Pass 9 Apr 2008 123,564 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 123,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 97,784 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear number plate getting discoloured

Fail 28 Mar 2007 97,784 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate getting discoloured

Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,500 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 77,500 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S933 SLK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S933 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.

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S933 SLK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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