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R917 OPS

1997 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,212 mi
Last recorded120,212 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 OPS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2006 120,212 miles

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Fail 20 Dec 2006 120,212 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bolts loose & bolts missing from o/s/f of engine casings

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

n/s mirror lens broken

oil leak at oil cooler pipes

possible headgasket failure oil & water mixing

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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R917 OPS is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R917 OPS, 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 R917 OPS registered?

R917 OPS is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R917 OPS safe to buy?

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