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XXI 4080

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,799 mi
Last recorded171,799 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 4080
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 171,799 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS ON ASOLUTE MINIMUM ALLOWABLE TREAD DEPTH. STRONGLY ADVISE CHANGE NOW.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 171,799 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F TYRE IS ON ASOLUTE MINIMUM ALLOWABLE TREAD DEPTH. STRONGLY ADVISE CHANGE NOW.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 159,336 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 159,336 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 138,181 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 138,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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XXI 4080 is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XXI 4080, 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

How do I check the history of XXI 4080?

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What year was XXI 4080 registered?

XXI 4080 is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is XXI 4080 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XXI 4080 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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