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R452 VFP

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,107 mi
Last recorded144,107 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 VFP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 144,107 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE METAL BODYS CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR NOT OPENING FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Fail 11 Dec 2008 144,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE METAL BODYS CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR NOT OPENING FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Fail 24 Feb 2007 129,068 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 129,068 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 124,451 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 124,450 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R452 VFP is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R452 VFP, 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 R452 VFP registered?

R452 VFP is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R452 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R452 VFP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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