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S796 CNV

1998 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,280 mi
Last recorded110,280 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 CNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 110,280 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 107,669 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 105,582 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 105,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in nsf shock absorber

slight play in nsr/osr suspension arm outer bushes

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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S796 CNV is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S796 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 S796 CNV registered?

S796 CNV is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S796 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S796 CNV shows 4 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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