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R610 JGJ

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,883 mi
Last recorded171,883 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 171,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tie bar joint cover split

Fail 6 Jul 2009 171,883 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tie bar joint cover split

Pass 11 Jul 2008 158,951 miles

Both Front Fog Lights,Glass Lenses Broken And N/S/F Fog Light Not Working.

Info Message Display At Dashboard "Brake Light Bulb Failier" (All Brake Lights Working OK).

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 156,293 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front fog lamps broken

front number plate slight damage

hand brake travel high

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2007 150,897 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valves are slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2006 147,539 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 147,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R610 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R610 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 R610 JGJ registered?

R610 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R610 JGJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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