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R576 JGJ

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

68,278 mi
Last recorded68,278 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 68,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play anti roll bar drop link end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 68,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play anti roll bar drop link end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar drop link end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 55,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 42,216 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp has been removed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,440 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 39,328 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 38,817 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 38,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,305 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,862 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,318 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,690 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,572 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 32,572 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,079 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 29,627 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,627 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,287 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r lower control arm bush gator perished not resulting in movment

o/s/r lower control arm bush gator perished not resulting in movment

Fail 26 Oct 2010 26,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,942 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,336 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 25,336 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,029 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,570 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,208 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 19,402 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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R576 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R576 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 R576 JGJ registered?

R576 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R576 JGJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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