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S233 AAF

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,902 mi
Last recorded96,902 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 AAF
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 96,902 miles

free play in nearside front antiroll bar drop link

free play in offside rear top hub bush

nearside rear tyre treads uneven

Pass 26 Feb 2007 87,970 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 87,970 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

dip stick tube fitting bolt missing

o/s headlamp has a stone chip.

p/steering noisy on steering lock

Pass 22 Feb 2006 77,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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S233 AAF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S233 AAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S233 AAF registered?

S233 AAF is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S233 AAF safe to buy?

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