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S990 SAT

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,604 mi
Last recorded167,604 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 SAT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2014 167,604 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2013 161,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 159,133 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 155,827 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 152,827 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 148,916 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 143,524 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 138,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 127,515 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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S990 SAT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S990 SAT, 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 S990 SAT registered?

S990 SAT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S990 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 SAT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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