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S255 KLM

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,102 mi
Last recorded163,102 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 KLM
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 163,102 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 163,102 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 158,146 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 158,146 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 151,202 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 143,936 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

warning(triangle light)showing on dash!

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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S255 KLM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 109,593 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S255 KLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S255 KLM registered?

S255 KLM is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 30 August 1998.

Is S255 KLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S255 KLM shows 6 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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