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S781 CNV

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,293 mi
Last recorded115,293 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 CNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 115,293 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 115,293 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 105,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 93,822 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 93,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S781 CNV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red 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 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 S781 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S781 CNV?

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What year was S781 CNV registered?

S781 CNV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S781 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S781 CNV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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