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S950 NHG

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,852 mi
Last recorded105,852 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 NHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 105,852 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr tyre loosing shape...

Fail 6 Apr 2010 105,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr tyre loosing shape...

Fail 23 Apr 2009 96,250 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,250 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 82,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,330 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 72,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,215 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,965 miles

screen wiper linkage worn

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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S950 NHG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S950 NHG, 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 S950 NHG registered?

S950 NHG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S950 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 NHG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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