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R343 SLH

1997 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,081 mi
Last recorded126,081 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 SLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2018 126,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 124,941 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 123,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 121,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 118,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 115,699 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,771 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 103,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 98,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,891 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 88,183 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 81,478 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 73,403 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 66,011 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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R343 SLH is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R343 SLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R343 SLH registered?

R343 SLH is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R343 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R343 SLH shows 14 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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