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S718 CGK

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,362 mi
Last recorded111,362 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 111,362 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 111,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 100,001 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 99,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

vehicle wet at time of test

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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S718 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,290 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S718 CGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S718 CGK registered?

S718 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S718 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S718 CGK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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