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S935 ONK

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,945 mi
Last recorded129,945 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS935 ONK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 129,945 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 129,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 118,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 111,667 miles

All indicator bulbs going white

Both Rear and O/S/F road wheels slightly buckled

Both front tyres down to 3mm and slight scubbing on outer side wall

Both rear lower arm bushes splitting

Brake fliud discoloured

Front PAS pipe wet/weeping

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak from engine

Oil level low

Passenger wiper blade split but cleaning screen

Fail 12 May 2009 111,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All indicator bulbs going white

Both Rear and O/S/F road wheels slightly buckled

Both front tyres down to 3mm and slight scubbing on outer side wall

Both rear lower arm bushes splitting

Brake fliud discoloured

Front PAS pipe wet/weeping

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak from engine

Oil level low

Passenger wiper blade split but cleaning screen

Pass 29 Oct 2007 110,896 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 110,510 miles

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

AC pipe clamp on sub frame broken

Air box bushes split

Both rear indicator bulbs showing slight white light

Front PAS pipe wet/weeping

Handbrake travels up high

Large lip on front brake discs

Large oil leak from engine

Slight buckle in O/S/F and both Rear Road wheels

Slight play in N/S/R rose bushes

Slight splitting in Lower arm bushes

Stone chip in Zone A but under 10mm

Pass 27 Oct 2006 106,235 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 96,964 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 96,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S935 ONK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S935 ONK, 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 S935 ONK registered?

S935 ONK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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