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R539 NGM

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,708 mi
Last recorded142,708 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 NGM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 142,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 142,708 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Check engine light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 136,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 130,983 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

power steering noisy

Fail 13 Jan 2010 130,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

power steering noisy

Pass 13 Jan 2009 124,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2008 119,902 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 119,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts on sidewall not deep enough to expose the structure

Pass 13 Jan 2007 116,390 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 116,369 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 109,572 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 109,525 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R539 NGM 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 58.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R539 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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R539 NGM is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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