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R828 EWV

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,826 mi
Last recorded92,826 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 EWV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,212 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 83,212 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs worn

nearside front fog lamp damaged

offside wiper blade spplit at end but still clearing screen

Pass 27 May 2009 73,019 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,500 miles

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

engine oily

exhaust slightly corroded

power steering pipe damp

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,603 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,872 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 42,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R828 EWV is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R828 EWV, 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 R828 EWV registered?

R828 EWV is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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