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S958 WJN

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,739 mi
Last recorded126,739 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 WJN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 126,739 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 126,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 124,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 123,743 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 121,600 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 114,820 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 110,865 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 110,865 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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S958 WJN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc 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 S958 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S958 WJN registered?

S958 WJN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S958 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S958 WJN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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