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R478 UKM

1997 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,044 mi
Last recorded101,044 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 UKM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2010 101,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 96,917 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 89,160 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 84,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 74,535 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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R478 UKM is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R478 UKM, 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 R478 UKM registered?

R478 UKM is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R478 UKM safe to buy?

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