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R717 SBL

1997 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,626 mi
Last recorded118,626 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 SBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 118,626 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted preventing sill inspection

Fail 13 Dec 2013 115,529 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,529 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 113,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all suspension and brake parts showingh corrosion

engine oil leak

hand brake cables in poor condition cable end dust boots perished

n/s/r tyre wall showing perish and wearing uneven

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

plastic sills

tow bar fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2012 113,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension and brake parts showingh corrosion

engine oil leak

hand brake cables in poor condition cable end dust boots perished

n/s/r tyre wall showing perish and wearing uneven

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

plastic sills

tow bar fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2011 108,740 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2011 108,740 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 31 Dec 2010 102,874 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

park brake release springs missing

plastic sills

slight play in off side drop link

Pass 31 Dec 2010 102,874 miles

plastic sills

slight play in off side drop link

park brake release springs missing

Pass 19 Dec 2009 97,469 miles

both front lower wish bone arm rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2009 97,469 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower wish bone arm rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2008 91,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 85,271 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,004 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 68,886 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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R717 SBL is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R717 SBL, 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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R717 SBL is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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