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S356 CGJ

1998 Saab 9-5 Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,754 mi
Last recorded136,754 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto109,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 CGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 136,754 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 131,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 126,978 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 126,964 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 122,158 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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S356 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 109,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S356 CGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S356 CGJ registered?

S356 CGJ is a 1998 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S356 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S356 CGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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