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M100 OSP

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,418 mi
Last recorded108,418 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 OSP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 108,418 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 108,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 106,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 106,382 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 105,476 miles

Front brake discs have slight pitting.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 101,875 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 96,026 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 92,937 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 89,895 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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M100 OSP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M100 OSP, 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 M100 OSP registered?

M100 OSP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is M100 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 OSP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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