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R265 CHB

1997 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,811 mi
Last recorded177,811 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 CHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 177,811 miles

n s f tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

o s f tyre wewaring on edges of tyre tread (NEEDS CHANGING SOON)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 3 Aug 2012 177,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n s f tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

o s f tyre wewaring on edges of tyre tread (NEEDS CHANGING SOON)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 12 Aug 2011 173,632 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 166,476 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 166,475 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 161,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 150,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 142,750 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 133,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 130,257 miles

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

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

offside washer inoperative

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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R265 CHB is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R265 CHB, 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 R265 CHB registered?

R265 CHB is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R265 CHB safe to buy?

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