MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,355 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust system is becoming heavily corroded
handbrake has a lot of travel
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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R179 BLD is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R179 BLD, 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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How do I check the history of R179 BLD?
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What year was R179 BLD registered?
R179 BLD is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R179 BLD safe to buy?
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Does R179 BLD have outstanding finance?
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