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R195 YAG

1997 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,925 mi
Last recorded159,925 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5 SE121,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 YAG
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2008 159,925 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 133,917 miles

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

handbrake travle high but still opperates ok

Pass 30 Jan 2006 102,063 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R195 YAG is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 121,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R195 YAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R195 YAG registered?

R195 YAG is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R195 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 YAG shows 3 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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