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S668 CGK

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,244 mi
Last recorded105,244 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,244 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,075 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 90,006 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,719 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 71,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,866 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,219 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,494 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,609 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,209 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,727 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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S668 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S668 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 S668 CGK registered?

S668 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S668 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S668 CGK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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