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S949 NGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,300 mi
Last recorded136,300 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 136,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering rack has signs of leakage in o/s gaiter.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 136,300 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering rack has signs of leakage in o/s gaiter.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 128,535 miles

front number plate damaged

wiper blades split (clearing screen)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 120,775 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 112,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 102,846 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 102,846 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 99,300 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 84,280 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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S949 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S949 NGN, 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 S949 NGN registered?

S949 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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