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BLZ 3088

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,525 mi
Last recorded123,525 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 3088
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 123,525 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 123,525 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 100,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 100,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2007 84,710 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 77,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 71,088 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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BLZ 3088 is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BLZ 3088, 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 BLZ 3088 registered?

BLZ 3088 is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is BLZ 3088 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 3088 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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