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S442 HGX

1998 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,257 mi
Last recorded95,257 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE125,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 HGX
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,257 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 95,253 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2007 170,423 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 149,960 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 118,037 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 118,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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S442 HGX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 125,279 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S442 HGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S442 HGX registered?

S442 HGX is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S442 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S442 HGX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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