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S314 CBW

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,479 mi
Last recorded151,479 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 CBW
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 151,479 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 151,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 141,703 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 141,703 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2006 135,909 miles

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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S314 CBW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S314 CBW, 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 S314 CBW registered?

S314 CBW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S314 CBW safe to buy?

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