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R50 WEB

1997 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,920 mi
Last recorded124,920 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5 SE121,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 WEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 124,920 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 124,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 117,760 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R50 WEB is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 121,669 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R50 WEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R50 WEB registered?

R50 WEB is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R50 WEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 WEB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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