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R895 GFV

1997 Saab 9-5 SE

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,077 mi
Last recorded151,077 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5 SE121,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 GFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 151,077 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc very heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2009 151,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc very heavily corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 147,459 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 138,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 125,202 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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R895 GFV is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 121,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R895 GFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R895 GFV registered?

R895 GFV is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R895 GFV safe to buy?

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