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R349 YLE

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,284 mi
Last recorded82,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 YLE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 82,284 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 82,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 78,309 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,737 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 72,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2006 68,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,468 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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R349 YLE is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R349 YLE, 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 R349 YLE registered?

R349 YLE is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R349 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 YLE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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