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S961 NGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,878 mi
Last recorded122,878 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 122,878 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to front bumper and N/S door mirror

Pass 25 Sep 2018 121,707 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f cv boot seeping greese

Pass 22 Sep 2016 114,237 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 114,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 110,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,016 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion offside floor and sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 102,065 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 2 Oct 2012 97,773 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 93,487 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 89,167 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,104 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,494 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,964 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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S961 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S961 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 S961 NGN registered?

S961 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S961 NGN safe to buy?

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