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R519 NGM

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,596 mi
Last recorded101,596 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 NGM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 101,596 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 101,591 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,987 miles

All tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 98,391 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside windscreen scored

offside front tyre worn off on edges of tread

Pass 22 Oct 2012 96,324 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,317 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 90,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 85,988 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 82,118 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 78,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 69,335 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 69,335 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R519 NGM is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R519 NGM, 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 R519 NGM registered?

R519 NGM is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R519 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 NGM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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