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J100 CDP

1998 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,692 mi
Last recorded101,692 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5112,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 CDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 101,692 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 99,016 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in very poor condition.

oil leaks

slight wear in off side rear upper suspension bush.

Pass 23 May 2016 97,231 miles

all coil springs corroded.

exhaust very poor/corroded and slight blow.

Pass 13 May 2015 95,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres becoming low.

exhaust syatem in poor condition throuout.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,982 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 93,641 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust poor condition.

rear gearbox stabalising bar mounting worn.

Pass 21 May 2013 90,454 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in very poor condition.

Fail 15 May 2013 90,442 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in very poor condition.

Pass 14 May 2012 86,884 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust poor.

Pass 12 May 2011 83,505 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 80,621 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 75,277 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 70,949 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 67,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 63,690 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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J100 CDP is a 1998 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J100 CDP, 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 J100 CDP registered?

J100 CDP is a 1998 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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