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S355 CGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,250 mi
Last recorded77,250 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,250 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 76,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,286 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,241 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,136 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 73,135 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,924 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,483 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 68,735 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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S355 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S355 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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How do I check the history of S355 CGJ?

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What year was S355 CGJ registered?

S355 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S355 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S355 CGJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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