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R123 TKX

1997 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,450 mi
Last recorded115,450 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 115,450 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 106,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 95,753 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and n/s/r tyres close to limit

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre has nail in

oil leaks

Fail 16 Sep 2008 95,749 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and n/s/r tyres close to limit

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre has nail in

oil leaks

Pass 30 Aug 2007 86,220 miles

Nearside front antiroll bar dust cover split

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Side skirts fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2006 74,972 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 63,759 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 TKX is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

R123 TKX is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R123 TKX safe to buy?

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