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R560 NGM

1997 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,333 mi
Last recorded159,333 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 NGM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 159,333 miles

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

engine slightly smoking

rear exhaust mounting missing

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 150,124 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 150,124 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 150,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s/r floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 23 Nov 2012 142,532 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 132,367 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 120,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 108,671 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 100,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 100,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 92,123 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2006 88,183 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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R560 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 R560 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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R560 NGM is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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