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A19 CBD

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,834 mi
Last recorded133,834 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 CBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2014 133,834 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 129,812 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 126,369 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 121,375 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 116,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 115,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 111,668 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside headlight damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2007 104,930 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside cv boot damp

Pass 28 Jun 2006 97,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres advance wear and cracking 215/55zr16w

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

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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A19 CBD is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A19 CBD, 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 A19 CBD registered?

A19 CBD is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is A19 CBD safe to buy?

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