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S991 EKO

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,168 mi
Last recorded108,168 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 EKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 108,168 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 108,168 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 97,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 92,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 86,019 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,563 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,273 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 72,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 65,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully view rear brake pads

Pass 9 Sep 2005 57,707 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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S991 EKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S991 EKO, 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 S991 EKO registered?

S991 EKO is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S991 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S991 EKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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