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R615 NNJ

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,305 mi
Last recorded163,305 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 NNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 163,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 156,112 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 156,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 150,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 150,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 144,447 miles

Engine lamp on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 138,694 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 131,679 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 125,885 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 122,853 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2010 116,960 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 116,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 108,705 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 99,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 90,848 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 82,700 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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R615 NNJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R615 NNJ, 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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R615 NNJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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