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R15 MJK

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,477 mi
Last recorded93,477 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 MJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,477 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 93,474 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 85,893 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 85,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,478 miles

Child seats fitted to rear passenger seats, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,520 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 65,519 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 64,470 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 64,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,269 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 52,329 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 47,777 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 43,812 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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R15 MJK is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R15 MJK, 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 R15 MJK registered?

R15 MJK is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R15 MJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 MJK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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