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S953 ONK

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

216,813 mi
Last recorded216,813 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 ONK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 216,813 miles

Underbody corrosion and to chassis

Pass 4 Sep 2024 213,417 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 211,715 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 209,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 207,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 207,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 205,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 203,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 198,279 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 194,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 188,401 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 188,401 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 179,013 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 173,499 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 166,165 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 158,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 149,786 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 141,908 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 133,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 125,454 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 118,177 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 110,233 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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S953 ONK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S953 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 S953 ONK registered?

S953 ONK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S953 ONK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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