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S619 CGK

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,537 mi
Last recorded55,537 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS619 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 55,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seatbelt clasp casing missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 55,536 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seatbelt clasp casing missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Jan 2020 51,870 miles

nearside rear seat belt clasp missing casing

rear reverse lights inoperative

Fail 9 Jan 2020 51,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear seat belt clasp missing casing

rear reverse lights inoperative

Pass 17 Jan 2019 51,023 miles

nearside rear seat belt clasp missing casing

rear reverse lights inoperative

Fail 16 Jan 2019 51,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords dunlop sp sport 300 205 / 65 r 15 94 v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear seat belt clasp missing casing

rear reverse lights inoperative

Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,178 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 48,911 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,057 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,053 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,493 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 42,607 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 42,562 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,060 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,993 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,076 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 34,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,321 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,150 miles

o/s/f tyer geting low on outer edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,481 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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S619 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S619 CGK, 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 S619 CGK registered?

S619 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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