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R354 RBW

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,078 mi
Last recorded85,078 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 RBW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 85,078 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,036 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 84,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 84,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 May 2015 84,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 84,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 May 2014 84,214 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 84,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2013 80,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,556 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 79,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 78,693 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 78,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 76,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 76,140 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 76,132 miles

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

rear anti-roll bar bushes showing slight play

rear exhaust poor

Pass 26 May 2006 75,575 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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R354 RBW is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R354 RBW, 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 R354 RBW registered?

R354 RBW is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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