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R118 FAA

1997 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,328 mi
Last recorded113,328 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 FAA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2011 113,328 miles

All 4 corner indicators are fading.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 108,159 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 101,124 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate loose

Pass 23 Sep 2008 89,728 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 87,106 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 82,394 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 72,864 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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R118 FAA is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R118 FAA, 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 R118 FAA registered?

R118 FAA is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R118 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 FAA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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