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R199 YAG

1997 Saab 9-5 Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,796 mi
Last recorded174,796 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto117,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 YAG
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2009 174,796 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 162,300 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 155,872 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 149,791 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R199 YAG is a 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 117,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R199 YAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R199 YAG registered?

R199 YAG is a 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R199 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 YAG shows 4 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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