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R514 JGJ

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,020 mi
Last recorded183,020 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 183,020 miles

no air bag light

Pass 30 Jun 2014 172,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 161,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal slightly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2012 153,130 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washers tank cup missing

Pass 2 Apr 2011 142,233 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 137,008 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 128,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2008 120,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 120,089 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 114,248 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 114,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 106,646 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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R514 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 R514 JGJ, 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 R514 JGJ registered?

R514 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R514 JGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 JGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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