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S658 CGK

1998 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,053 mi
Last recorded154,053 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 154,053 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 154,007 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 144,851 miles

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

engine noisy

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

headlight aims on lower limit

heavy engine oil leaks

o/s rear indicator discoloured

Pass 18 Jul 2007 131,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

front wiperblades starting to smear and detetiorate

nail found in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 18 Jul 2007 131,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

front wiperblades starting to smear and detetiorate

nail found in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 14 Nov 2006 124,141 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

advise rear silencer outer casing split

Pass 10 Mar 2006 118,837 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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S658 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S658 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 S658 CGK registered?

S658 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S658 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S658 CGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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