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R156 UWB

1997 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,002 mi
Last recorded126,002 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 UWB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 126,002 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 126,002 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 121,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2007 121,822 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2006 117,970 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 117,970 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R156 UWB is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 R156 UWB, 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 R156 UWB registered?

R156 UWB is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R156 UWB safe to buy?

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