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R678 JGJ

1997 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,130 mi
Last recorded147,130 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 JGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 147,130 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 140,251 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 140,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 139,928 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 137,448 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 123,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 123,816 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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R678 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R678 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 R678 JGJ registered?

R678 JGJ is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R678 JGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 JGJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R678 JGJ have outstanding finance?

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