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S973 NGN

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,723 mi
Last recorded193,723 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 193,723 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F tyre on limit 1.6mm

N/S/R stub bush has play

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 193,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R stub bush has play

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 193,723 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box deteriorated

N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm limit, replace ASAP.

N/S/R stub bush has slight play

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 186,587 miles

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

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

rear disks worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 179,878 miles

Front PAS pipe weeping

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

N/S/R stub bush slight play

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 179,878 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front PAS pipe weeping

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

N/S/R stub bush slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 169,115 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 158,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 141,488 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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S973 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,962cc 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 S973 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 S973 NGN registered?

S973 NGN is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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