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R116 GHR

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,430 mi
Last recorded123,430 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 GHR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,430 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 123,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 116,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 112,500 miles

N/S hand brake reading slightly low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 108,402 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 103,228 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 97,325 miles

ADVISE FRONT N/O PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 15 Nov 2006 91,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 85,581 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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R116 GHR is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R116 GHR, 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 R116 GHR registered?

R116 GHR is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R116 GHR safe to buy?

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