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R527 NGM

1997 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,072 mi
Last recorded99,072 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 NGM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,072 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 99,072 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 92,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 92,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,825 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bulb inop on high level stop lamp

Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,805 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 72,752 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,171 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,757 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 54,491 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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R527 NGM is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R527 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 R527 NGM registered?

R527 NGM is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R527 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 NGM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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