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R247 JTN

1997 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,982 mi
Last recorded129,982 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 JTN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 129,982 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 129,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 119,448 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 119,309 miles

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

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

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

Centre silencer box corroded and has a slight blow.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 113,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 104,219 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2006 104,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 92,451 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 92,451 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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R247 JTN is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R247 JTN, 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 R247 JTN registered?

R247 JTN is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R247 JTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 JTN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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