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R145 DDS

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,167 mi
Last recorded109,167 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 DDS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2009 109,167 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 109,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,325 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 85,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 85,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,242 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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R145 DDS is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R145 DDS, 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 R145 DDS registered?

R145 DDS is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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