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R565 NGM

1997 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,439 mi
Last recorded213,439 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 NGM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 213,439 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 204,672 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 204,649 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front 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 20 Jan 2010 195,740 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 195,523 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 186,950 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 186,861 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 182,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 182,331 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,107 miles

Oil leak

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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R565 NGM is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R565 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 R565 NGM registered?

R565 NGM is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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