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R934 DTX

1997 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,884 mi
Last recorded193,884 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 DTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 193,884 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 190,708 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 187,683 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 184,109 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 184,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 181,915 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 181,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 179,153 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 179,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 174,285 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 174,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 169,841 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 169,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 164,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 162,872 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 160,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 159,521 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 156,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 156,906 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2010 155,273 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 154,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine lower stabillizer bush worn.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 153,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 152,160 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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R934 DTX is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R934 DTX, 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 R934 DTX registered?

R934 DTX is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R934 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R934 DTX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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