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S181 GGP

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

191,460 mi
Last recorded191,460 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 GGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 191,460 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 190,348 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 187,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 187,536 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 186,451 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 186,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 184,525 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 183,632 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 176,028 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 169,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 162,143 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 155,054 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 150,577 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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S181 GGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S181 GGP, 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 S181 GGP registered?

S181 GGP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S181 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S181 GGP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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