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HNZ 8389

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,958 mi
Last recorded105,958 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 8389
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 105,958 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 97,001 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 96,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 90,152 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 155,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 132,576 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 132,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HNZ 8389 is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green 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 HNZ 8389, 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 HNZ 8389 registered?

HNZ 8389 is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is HNZ 8389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNZ 8389 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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