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R64 OCY

1997 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,129 mi
Last recorded140,129 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 OCY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2018 140,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 135,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,703 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 117,081 miles

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

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

exhaust rear b ox corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 113,771 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 111,153 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear discs slightly corrored

Pass 6 Aug 2010 108,353 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall has deep cut

Pass 15 Jul 2009 105,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 102,598 miles

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

slight tyre noise

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2007 99,198 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 97,980 miles

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

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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R64 OCY is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R64 OCY, 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 R64 OCY registered?

R64 OCY is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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