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R512 UJC

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,001 mi
Last recorded159,001 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 UJC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 159,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside hand brake reading slightly low

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

hand brake cable deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 152,448 miles

rear tyres both perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 145,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 145,326 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 141,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 141,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 139,971 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 138,639 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 137,523 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 75,521 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 75,521 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 38,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,205 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,075 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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R512 UJC is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R512 UJC, 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 R512 UJC registered?

R512 UJC is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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