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YBZ 8140

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,590 mi
Last recorded95,590 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBZ 8140
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,590 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,284 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 82,284 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 78,895 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 72,238 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 64,746 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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YBZ 8140 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 83.3%.

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 YBZ 8140, 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 YBZ 8140 registered?

YBZ 8140 is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is YBZ 8140 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBZ 8140 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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