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S965 NGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,967 mi
Last recorded104,967 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,967 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,455 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 101,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 99,045 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,896 miles

Oil leak sump area ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,941 miles

Front Oil leak sump area ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,592 miles

front disc worn

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Nov 2015 96,586 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

front disc worn

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 11 Nov 2014 93,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 93,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 89,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 86,943 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,943 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,209 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,318 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,888 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,524 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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S965 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S965 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 S965 NGN registered?

S965 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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