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R588 ODP

1997 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,919 mi
Last recorded110,919 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5 SE121,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 ODP
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2008 110,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 100,620 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 82,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

travel on handbrake.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R588 ODP is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 121,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R588 ODP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R588 ODP registered?

R588 ODP is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R588 ODP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 ODP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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