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S755 CNV

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,260 mi
Last recorded103,260 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 CNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 103,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 102,554 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 102,554 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 94,713 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2007 94,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2006 88,398 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2005 81,280 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 81,280 miles

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

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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S755 CNV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S755 CNV, 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 S755 CNV registered?

S755 CNV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S755 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S755 CNV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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