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S936 ONK

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,680 mi
Last recorded122,680 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 ONK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 122,680 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 122,194 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 120,453 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 116,387 miles

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

Nearside rear outer edge starting to crack.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 111,003 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 111,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 103,466 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 94,099 miles

seepage from power steering pipe/union to rack

Fail 10 Jan 2008 94,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

seepage from power steering pipe/union to rack

Pass 29 Jan 2007 87,076 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 79,281 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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S936 ONK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S936 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 S936 ONK registered?

S936 ONK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S936 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S936 ONK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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