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GIG 5245

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,809 mi
Last recorded120,809 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 5245
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 120,809 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 110,585 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 110,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 97,256 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 97,254 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,112 miles

ADVISE; Long parking brake travel.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 77,655 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 77,621 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 74,157 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 74,175 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 64,100 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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GIG 5245 is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GIG 5245, 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

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What year was GIG 5245 registered?

GIG 5245 is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is GIG 5245 safe to buy?

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