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S793 CGK

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,587 mi
Last recorded123,587 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 123,587 miles

advise corrosion rear metal brake pipes

advise front wishbone bushes worn

advise wipers poor

Fail 14 Mar 2011 123,587 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

advise corrosion rear metal brake pipes

advise front wishbone bushes worn

advise wipers poor

Pass 7 Apr 2010 118,649 miles

Movement in front gearbox mount

Movement in rear engine mount (strong advise)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 118,649 miles

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

Movement in front gearbox mount

Movement in rear engine mount (strong advise)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 114,053 miles

advise front wishbone bushes worn

advise pas bottle overfilled

advise rear tyres feathere on inner egdes

very strong advise o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2008 106,841 miles

advise gearbox/engine oil leak

advise handbrake travel

advise smokey on start and after idling for a while

Pass 30 Mar 2007 97,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 87,386 miles

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

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

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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S793 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S793 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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What year was S793 CGK registered?

S793 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S793 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S793 CGK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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