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R23 MCW

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,247 mi
Last recorded149,247 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 MCW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 149,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 140,098 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 134,741 miles

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

rear suspension arm bushes have slight wear

Pass 21 Jan 2008 127,170 miles

n/s rear door lock faulty

oil leak noted turbo area

rear fog lamp fault noted

Pass 23 Jan 2007 123,214 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 123,214 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front mirror glass cracked image is affected

stone chip present in zone A damage is contained in 10mm circle

Pass 9 Jan 2006 117,877 miles

minimum reserve travel left on handbrake

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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R23 MCW is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R23 MCW, 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 R23 MCW registered?

R23 MCW is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R23 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 MCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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