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K3 THK

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,538 mi
Last recorded204,538 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 THK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 204,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 191,897 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Sep 2006 191,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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K3 THK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K3 THK, 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 K3 THK registered?

K3 THK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is K3 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 THK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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