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S634 CGK

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

125,842 mi
Last recorded125,842 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS634 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 125,842 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 125,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 115,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box needs changing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs changing now (5.2.3 (e))

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,016 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 108,016 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,619 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres tread cracking slightly outer edge

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear tyres tread cracking

front brake discs worn/lipped

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

under vehicle components corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 101,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres tread cracking slightly outer edge

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both rear tyres tread cracking

front brake discs worn/lipped

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

under vehicle components corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 99,920 miles

Under body covers fitted

oil around engine

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 1 May 2018 99,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Suspension componants corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,634 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,880 miles

oil leak[s].

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 93,719 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 93,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil leak

Travel in handbrake lever

Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,898 miles

engine oil leaks.

knocking noise from from front no fault found at time of test.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 2 May 2013 87,853 miles

Knocking noise from n/s/f no fault found at time of test.

N/s/r tyre getting low.

Pass 3 May 2012 85,739 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,731 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 82,731 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 79,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,822 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 77,238 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil leak(s)

nearside rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

offside front fog lamp damaged and insecure

offside rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,238 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak(s)

nearside rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

offside front fog lamp damaged and insecure

offside rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2008 75,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 75,309 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 71,932 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 71,881 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 14 May 2006 69,403 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 69,371 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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S634 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 S634 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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S634 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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