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S715 CGK

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,570 mi
Last recorded89,570 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2007 89,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s washer emitting reduced output of fluid.

Rear section of n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded to limit.

Fail 17 Jun 2006 79,831 miles

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

offside rear seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2006 79,831 miles

offside rear seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

windscreen stone chipped

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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S715 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S715 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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How do I check the history of S715 CGK?

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What year was S715 CGK registered?

S715 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S715 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S715 CGK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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