MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,668 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine management light is on indicating a fault
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front disks lipped
front exhaust flexi in poor condition
nearside front tyre worn outer edges
offside front tyre worn outer edges
power steering pipe damp
rear disks lipped
Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front disks lipped
front exhaust flexi in poor condition
nearside front tyre worn outer edges
offside front tyre worn outer edges
power steering pipe damp
rear disks lipped
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W298 SNG is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 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 W298 SNG, 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 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of W298 SNG?
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What year was W298 SNG registered?
W298 SNG is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2000.
Is W298 SNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for W298 SNG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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