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R915 SJB

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,786 mi
Last recorded105,786 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 SJB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 105,786 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 105,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 100,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,716 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 93,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,177 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,143 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Sep 2006 82,848 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 82,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light illumunated

Fail 22 Sep 2005 78,416 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 78,416 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 78,416 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 78,416 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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R915 SJB is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R915 SJB, 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 R915 SJB registered?

R915 SJB is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R915 SJB safe to buy?

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