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R447 LLJ

1997 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,968 mi
Last recorded119,968 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 LLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 119,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 112,932 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 105,558 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 98,062 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 89,468 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 89,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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R447 LLJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R447 LLJ, 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 R447 LLJ registered?

R447 LLJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R447 LLJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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