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R465 TKP

1997 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,581 mi
Last recorded164,581 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 TKP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 164,581 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2013 158,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 152,067 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 143,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 135,768 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 124,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 110,669 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 93,736 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 93,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2006 76,161 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate discolour

Fail 26 Aug 2006 76,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate discolour

Pass 27 Jul 2005 61,501 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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R465 TKP is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R465 TKP, 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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R465 TKP is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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