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S365 CBW

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,979 mi
Last recorded137,979 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS365 CBW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 137,979 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 132,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 132,074 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 127,251 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 127,251 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 122,648 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 122,643 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 115,702 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 106,463 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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S365 CBW is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S365 CBW, 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 S365 CBW registered?

S365 CBW is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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