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R794 LGT

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,525 mi
Last recorded75,525 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 LGT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,525 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,584 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blad slight split

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,743 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2012 69,387 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 68,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 68,536 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 68,266 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,266 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,048 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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R794 LGT is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R794 LGT, 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 R794 LGT registered?

R794 LGT is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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