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R123 NRD

1997 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,376 mi
Last recorded120,376 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 NRD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 120,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,724 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 101,816 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 101,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 99,336 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,064 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 92,708 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 81,271 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 81,271 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 78,669 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 71,289 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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R123 NRD is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R123 NRD, 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 R123 NRD registered?

R123 NRD is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R123 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 NRD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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