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R548 JPE

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,213 mi
Last recorded81,213 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 JPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,213 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,607 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 75,514 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,514 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2007 72,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,745 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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R548 JPE is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R548 JPE, 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 R548 JPE registered?

R548 JPE is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R548 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R548 JPE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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