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R544 JGJ

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,019 mi
Last recorded76,019 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 76,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 74,997 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 73,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 72,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,107 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,156 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 67,532 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 63,023 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,916 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 59,233 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,198 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,732 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 54,732 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,238 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 48,790 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 48,790 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R544 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R544 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 R544 JGJ registered?

R544 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R544 JGJ safe to buy?

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