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S743 CUB

1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,053 mi
Last recorded174,053 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 CUB
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 174,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 174,053 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 166,148 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 166,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 164,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S743 CUB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S743 CUB, 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 S743 CUB registered?

S743 CUB is a 1998 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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