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S988 ERC

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,582 mi
Last recorded102,582 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 ERC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 101,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 100,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 99,086 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,292 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,334 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,065 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2013 83,546 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 80,496 miles

OUTER SKIN ON REAR SILENCER ROTTED

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,496 miles

OUTER SKIN ON REAR SILENCER ROTTED

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,165 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,530 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,208 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,807 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 56,774 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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S988 ERC is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S988 ERC, 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 S988 ERC registered?

S988 ERC is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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