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PMS 3W

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,405 mi
Last recorded185,405 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMS 3W
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 185,405 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 180,999 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 172,274 miles

Advise front number plate cracked.

Advise nearside front tyre perished.

Advise offside rear tyre perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 169,272 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

OIL LEAK

Pass 4 Aug 2016 164,289 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 159,200 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 156,523 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 154,887 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 154,086 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 152,616 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 151,253 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 151,253 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Pass 6 Sep 2008 146,881 miles

handbrake approaching limit

Fail 6 Sep 2008 146,881 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake approaching limit

Pass 1 Sep 2007 141,331 miles

Engine Sump Plug Leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2006 136,204 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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PMS 3W is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,690 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 PMS 3W, 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 29 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 PMS 3W registered?

PMS 3W is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is PMS 3W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMS 3W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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