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R580 JPE

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,754 mi
Last recorded159,754 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 JPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 159,754 miles

o/s/f seat belt has an extension fitted.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear registration plate delaminated.

various engine oil leaks.

various small stone chips in the windsceen.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 159,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f seat belt has an extension fitted.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear registration plate delaminated.

various engine oil leaks.

various small stone chips in the windsceen.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 153,033 miles

both front brake discs are slightly corroded

both registration plates are delaminated

one of the front to rear metal brake pipes is slightly corroded but has been waxoyled

small stonechips in the windscreen

the exhaust has been sealed wih putty infront of the centre silencer

there are various oil leaks

there is a clip on the o/s/f seat belt

there is tape on the instrument panel but no warning lights are on

there is various slight bodywork damage but nothing is jagged

there is various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2012 146,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bumpers scuffed,paint work poor in places,light accident damage.

engine damp with oil.

front brake imbalance 23% max limit 25%!

rear brake disc surfaces corroded,pads 50% worn.

rear registration plate slightly delaminated.

underbody dry!

various light scratches and stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 139,702 miles

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

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

engine oil leak.

n/s/r outer door handle not working.

underbody dry/corroded.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 139,702 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

engine oil leak.

n/s/r outer door handle not working.

underbody dry/corroded.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 132,416 miles

Brake discs corroded on outer egdes

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil springs corroded

various chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2010 132,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake discs corroded on outer egdes

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil springs corroded

various chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2009 125,350 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges to 4 mm.o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm,n/s/r tyre worn 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

o/s/f indicator lens cracked.

paint work in poor condition.

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

top edge of front number plate delaminating.

underbody very dry & corroded.(Needs wax oyling)!

various engine oil leaks.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 118,536 miles

various stone chips in windscreen.

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm,o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm.Legal limit 1.6mm!

rear brake discs corroded.

slight engine oil leaks.

top edge of front number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 112,826 miles

engine management light on.

rear tyres worn 4 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm .

underside of vehicle dry & corroded.(needs wax oyling).

Pass 17 Oct 2006 107,243 miles

front number plate slightly delaminated.

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly off colour.

n/s/f tyre worn to 4mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/f indicator lens cracked.

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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R580 JPE is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc 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 R580 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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R580 JPE is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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