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R957 GSX

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,512 mi
Last recorded51,512 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 GSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2009 51,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

clutch slipping

fuel filter rusty

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside front anti roll bar link gaitor split

offside front anti roll bar link gaitor split

offside front brake pipe to flexi hose rusty

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,448 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,312 miles

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

corrosion throughout exhaust system

rear brake pads worn

Pass 26 Oct 2006 47,334 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear silencer outer casing split

Pass 7 Nov 2005 44,849 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 44,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear silencer rusty

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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R957 GSX is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R957 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 R957 GSX registered?

R957 GSX is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R957 GSX safe to buy?

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