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R175 TJH

1997 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,635 mi
Last recorded160,635 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 TJH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 160,635 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 156,050 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 147,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 139,382 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 131,002 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 121,352 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,299 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 112,299 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 104,887 miles

LPG tank in boot, emissions tested as presented

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlight aims on lower limits

Pass 9 May 2007 91,219 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2006 82,970 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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R175 TJH is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R175 TJH, 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 R175 TJH registered?

R175 TJH is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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