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NEH 238K

1972 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,392 mi
Last recorded47,392 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEH 238K
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,392 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,311 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery clamp missing

nearside front tyre very close to fouling on inner wheel arch

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside front bulkhead corrodeing

offside front inner wheel arch corrodeing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

nearside front tyre very close to fouling on inner wheel arch when on full left hand lock

Fail 1 Feb 2012 45,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

nearside front tyre very close to fouling on inner wheel arch when on full left hand lock

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,174 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 44,919 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,381 miles

slight rear brake imbalance n/s slow

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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NEH 238K is a 1972 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NEH 238K, 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 54 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 NEH 238K registered?

NEH 238K is a 1972 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is NEH 238K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEH 238K 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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