1998 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · S453 CFE
1998 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 100,094 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2290cc
S453 CFE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/11/2024
- 100,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S453 CFE Mileage History
- 16/11/202180,855 mi
- 17/11/202290,260 mi+9,405 mi
- 17/11/202396,729 mi+6,469 mi
- 14/11/2024100,094 mi+3,365 mi
Average of roughly 6,423 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S453 CFE MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Saab 9-5 (S453 CFE) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner fioor (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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