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R936 GMV

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,634 mi
Last recorded136,634 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 GMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2018 136,634 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 131,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,201 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2013 107,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,318 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2012 97,484 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 90,552 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 83,060 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,794 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 73,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R936 GMV is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R936 GMV, 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 R936 GMV registered?

R936 GMV is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R936 GMV safe to buy?

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