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S968 NUG

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,213 mi
Last recorded92,213 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 NUG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 92,213 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 92,213 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 91,641 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 91,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 91,003 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracks

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 91,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracks

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 90,367 miles

nearside rear tyre tread cracks

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 88,669 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,669 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,782 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,087 miles

air bag light on

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2011 85,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,661 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,675 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 75,823 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 69,729 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust in mounting clips

Pass 23 May 2006 64,561 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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S968 NUG is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S968 NUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S968 NUG registered?

S968 NUG is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S968 NUG safe to buy?

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