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S970 GWW

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,731 mi
Last recorded107,731 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 GWW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 107,731 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 107,731 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake relay lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 104,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 100,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 99,067 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 90,939 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 90,939 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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S970 GWW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S970 GWW, 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 S970 GWW registered?

S970 GWW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S970 GWW safe to buy?

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