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R584 VLF

1997 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,919 mi
Last recorded89,919 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 VLF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 89,919 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,927 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,921 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrsion on rear brake discs.

wear on offside wiper blade.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wear on wiper blades.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre getting near to wear indicators.

stone chip on nearside headlamp glass.

Pass 15 May 2006 54,862 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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R584 VLF is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R584 VLF, 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 R584 VLF registered?

R584 VLF is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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