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R193 YAG

1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

160,093 mi
Last recorded160,093 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto131,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 YAG
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 160,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

adv light corrosion on under body adv inspection carried out in wet conditions

Pass 12 Oct 2007 149,190 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2007 149,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2007 147,892 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

oil from engine getting on osf suspension components

Pass 19 Sep 2006 131,307 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 131,307 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 130,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

advise n/s/f fog light loose

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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R193 YAG is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 131,683 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R193 YAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R193 YAG registered?

R193 YAG is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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