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R503 NCF

1997 Saab 9-5 Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,701 mi
Last recorded110,701 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto117,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 NCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 110,701 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 110,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 97,177 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 97,177 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R503 NCF is a 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 117,766 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R503 NCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R503 NCF registered?

R503 NCF is a 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R503 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 NCF shows 4 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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