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S630 CGK

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,091 mi
Last recorded57,091 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS630 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,678 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 51,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Brake discs is pitted.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,049 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,835 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2009 46,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,353 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 38,774 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,482 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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S630 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S630 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S630 CGK registered?

S630 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S630 CGK safe to buy?

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