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R719 PEF

1997 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,597 mi
Last recorded167,597 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 PEF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 167,597 miles

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2009 138,677 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 117,799 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 117,799 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 92,613 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2007 92,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag system not operating

childseat fitted to o/s/rear

dashboard system warning triangle lit

n/s/front headlamp bulb cover missing

top engine breather system pipe disconnected

Pass 7 Jul 2006 78,463 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R719 PEF is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R719 PEF, 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 R719 PEF registered?

R719 PEF is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R719 PEF safe to buy?

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