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S336 CGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,237 mi
Last recorded156,237 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS336 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 156,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 151,393 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 151,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 147,608 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 143,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 143,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 138,463 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 132,772 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

airbag light on.

front discs corroded.

rear springs corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 132,772 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on.

front discs corroded.

rear springs corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 130,134 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 130,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 125,666 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 125,666 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 120,363 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 120,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 115,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 109,888 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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S336 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S336 CGJ, 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 S336 CGJ registered?

S336 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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