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H19 GSL

1998 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,317 mi
Last recorded149,317 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 GSL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 149,317 miles

back box corroded

o/s/f drop link worn

Pass 4 Jul 2007 141,503 miles

o/s/r tyre only 2mm,n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2006 133,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 133,535 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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H19 GSL is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Red 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 H19 GSL, 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 H19 GSL registered?

H19 GSL is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is H19 GSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H19 GSL 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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