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S996 SAT

1998 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,767 mi
Last recorded84,767 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 SAT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2007 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 84,767 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,975 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 79,053 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 79,053 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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S996 SAT is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S996 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 S996 SAT registered?

S996 SAT is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S996 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S996 SAT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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