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S342 CGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,976 mi
Last recorded90,976 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,976 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,652 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 89,652 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,005 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2010 83,257 miles

Both wiper blades splitting.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,766 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,914 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 69,149 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 69,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 66,119 miles

N/S REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED (SEAT BELT NOT TESTED)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 63,938 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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S342 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S342 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 S342 CGJ registered?

S342 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S342 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S342 CGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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