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S849 CGK

1998 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,755 mi
Last recorded92,755 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 92,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak

gear box lower rubber mount breaking up

near side front and off side front brake discs lipped

oil leak

rear exhaust outer caseing breaking up

temp fuel cap

Pass 19 Mar 2016 89,150 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,582 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 82,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,593 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 78,581 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,234 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,024 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 69,225 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 67,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 54,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,373 miles

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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S849 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S849 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 S849 CGK registered?

S849 CGK is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S849 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S849 CGK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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