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R847 EWV

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,217 mi
Last recorded164,217 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 EWV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 164,217 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 164,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 146,969 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 132,057 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 122,077 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 114,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 105,801 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 102,801 miles

small amount of play in o/s/r top hub bush

Pass 15 Nov 2006 94,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2006 94,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 82,740 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R847 EWV is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R847 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 R847 EWV registered?

R847 EWV is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R847 EWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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