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WAZ 4314

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,738 mi
Last recorded47,738 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 4314
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,738 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Noted slight damage to n/s/r door and wheel arch

Plastic guards over sills prevent a full inspection of these components

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 43,498 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,910 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 30,910 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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WAZ 4314 is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WAZ 4314, 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 WAZ 4314 registered?

WAZ 4314 is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is WAZ 4314 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 4314 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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