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S361 CGJ

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,538 mi
Last recorded145,538 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS361 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 145,538 miles

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges , but are raised tred type tyres (unable to fail them ) recommend replace and have tracking checked / reset

chips on screen

front brake balance poor

full beam warning light inop

long travel on the hand brake

oil leak on the rear of the engine

rear silencer in poor condition

some rust on the front to rear and rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Aug 2011 145,538 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

full beam warning light inop

long travel on the hand brake

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges , but are raised tred type tyres (unable to fail them ) recommend replace and have tracking checked / reset

chips on screen

front brake balance poor

oil leak on the rear of the engine

rear silencer in poor condition

some rust on the front to rear and rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2010 137,369 miles

chips on screen

engine smoking very badly when cold

long travel on the hand brake

main beam warning light is not working

n/s/r tyre is worn low

Fail 19 Aug 2010 137,369 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

chips on screen

engine smoking very badly when cold

long travel on the hand brake

main beam warning light is not working

n/s/r tyre is worn low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 128,501 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 128,501 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

205/ 65/ 15

chips on the windscreen

long travel on the hand brake

tracking may need adjustment as both front tyres are worn out on the inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2008 120,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 120,780 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 113,058 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 113,058 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 107,204 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 107,204 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S361 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S361 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S361 CGJ registered?

S361 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S361 CGJ safe to buy?

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