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R193 GHG

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,442 mi
Last recorded150,442 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 GHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2007 150,442 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 144,990 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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R193 GHG is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 R193 GHG, 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 R193 GHG registered?

R193 GHG is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R193 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 GHG shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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