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R956 HGF

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,082 mi
Last recorded143,082 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 HGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 143,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 136,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front 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 exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2013 136,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 131,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 131,237 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 124,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside/ offside rear suspension arm upper bush's rubber dust covers badly damaged

power steering pipes at front subframe rusted badly but not leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2010 119,186 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 119,186 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 113,329 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 106,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,439 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 91,429 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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R956 HGF 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 69.2%.

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 R956 HGF, 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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R956 HGF is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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