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S957 WJN

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,616 mi
Last recorded123,616 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 WJN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 123,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside mirror glass damaged but not affecting view to the rear

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 9 Dec 2009 115,164 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 115,159 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 10,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 10,415 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 93,374 miles

Front & Rear brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded

Front no. plate is water damaged

Nsf & osf lower wishbone bushes are starting to split

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are corroded

Sill covers are fitted

steel brake pipes are starting to corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 84,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 73,317 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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S957 WJN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S957 WJN, 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 S957 WJN registered?

S957 WJN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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