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R196 ADX

1997 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,593 mi
Last recorded196,593 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 ADX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 196,593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 188,000 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 188,000 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 181,720 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2011 176,082 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 176,082 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 167,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 156,844 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 147,140 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 147,136 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 135,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 120,259 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 104,555 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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R196 ADX is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R196 ADX, 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 R196 ADX registered?

R196 ADX is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R196 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 ADX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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