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R116 TYA

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,857 mi
Last recorded205,857 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 TYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 205,857 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 199,796 miles

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

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

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

front suspension low

rear suspension low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 190,075 miles

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

o/r rear tyre low on air

Fail 26 Nov 2009 190,047 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

o/r rear tyre low on air

Pass 30 Oct 2008 183,062 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 183,062 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 173,798 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 173,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 145,616 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 TYA is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

R116 TYA is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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