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S98 AKP

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,901 mi
Last recorded126,901 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 AKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 126,901 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brakes uneven

rust on floors

rust on front to rear brake pipes

steering pipe rusted

Fail 5 Jan 2012 126,901 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brakes uneven

rust on floors

rust on front to rear brake pipes

steering pipe rusted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 124,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes uneven

rust on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Jan 2010 116,652 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 116,652 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 106,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 106,316 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 96,981 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 88,983 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 82,541 miles

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

advise off side front wiper blade is split

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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S98 AKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S98 AKP, 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 S98 AKP registered?

S98 AKP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S98 AKP safe to buy?

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