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K70 AMK

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,663 mi
Last recorded133,663 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 AMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 133,663 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,634 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 129,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 128,449 miles

Coolant leak

part of tail pipe exhaust missing

slight leak from power steering

Fail 23 Jul 2015 128,449 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

part of tail pipe exhaust missing

slight leak from power steering

Pass 30 Jun 2014 123,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 123,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 120,867 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 120,867 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 117,516 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 110,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre has nail in tred

Fail 8 Jul 2010 105,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 105,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 100,639 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 95,346 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 95,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 86,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,058 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 80,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K70 AMK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K70 AMK, 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 K70 AMK registered?

K70 AMK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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