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R706 UKH

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,279 mi
Last recorded135,279 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 UKH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 135,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 135,279 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 126,562 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Mar 2012 126,562 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Mar 2011 119,853 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 119,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 112,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r indicator lense broken

Pass 4 Feb 2009 107,477 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 107,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 101,291 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 93,636 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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R706 UKH is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R706 UKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R706 UKH registered?

R706 UKH is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R706 UKH safe to buy?

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