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WRS 11Y

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,930 mi
Last recorded141,930 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRS 11Y
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 141,930 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 136,716 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 114,305 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 114,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 110,420 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 106,100 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 103,294 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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WRS 11Y is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WRS 11Y, 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 WRS 11Y registered?

WRS 11Y is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is WRS 11Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRS 11Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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