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S977 RLK

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,281 mi
Last recorded89,281 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 RLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,249 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,808 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,135 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,927 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,778 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 77,723 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,904 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 69,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,159 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 66,362 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 62,471 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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S977 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S977 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S977 RLK registered?

S977 RLK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S977 RLK safe to buy?

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