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R819 XWO

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,359 mi
Last recorded192,359 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 XWO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 192,359 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 176,828 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 176,828 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 168,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 168,146 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 154,744 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 145,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 131,083 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 131,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R819 XWO is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R819 XWO, 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 R819 XWO registered?

R819 XWO is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R819 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R819 XWO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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