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R719 GGR

1997 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,119 mi
Last recorded133,119 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5 SE121,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 GGR
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 133,119 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 133,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2006 118,353 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R719 GGR is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 121,669 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R719 GGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R719 GGR registered?

R719 GGR is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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