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R613 JGF

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,296 mi
Last recorded96,296 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 JGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 96,296 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,698 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 93,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 83,447 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,639 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 80,639 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,377 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 78,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 76,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,755 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre flat

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,437 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 72,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,176 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,151 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,242 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 64,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,531 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,229 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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R613 JGF is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R613 JGF, 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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R613 JGF is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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