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R951 GSX

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,351 mi
Last recorded106,351 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 GSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,351 miles

1Ltr ENGINE OIL ADDED. FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER. EMISSIONS UNSTABLE

Fail 14 Feb 2023 106,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SEAT MOUNT TO FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1Ltr ENGINE OIL ADDED. FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER. EMISSIONS UNSTABLE

Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,564 miles

ALMOST ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDER SEAL. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Fail 8 Oct 2021 104,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALMOST ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDER SEAL. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,504 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 103,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,957 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 101,957 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,884 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 20 Oct 2016 93,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 90,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 87,375 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 87,374 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 83,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,104 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,631 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,972 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,714 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,355 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,957 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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R951 GSX is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 R951 GSX, 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 R951 GSX registered?

R951 GSX is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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