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S966 RLK

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,103 mi
Last recorded76,103 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 RLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,103 miles

both front and rear no plates starting to deterioate

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,540 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 71,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 67,010 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 62,035 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 62,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 55,488 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,476 miles

N/S/ FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

N/S/F/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 11 Aug 2006 45,111 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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S966 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S966 RLK, 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 S966 RLK registered?

S966 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S966 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S966 RLK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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