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T97 RPK

2000 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,396 mi
Last recorded144,396 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 RPK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 144,396 miles

all four tyres are very low

both front antiroll bar link rods have slight play

brake pipes are rusting

exhaust system is deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2014 144,396 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres are very low

both front antiroll bar link rods have slight play

brake pipes are rusting

exhaust system is deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2013 136,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre is low on the edges and starting to crack

Fail 25 Sep 2013 136,408 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre is low on the edges and starting to crack

Pass 25 Jul 2012 124,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 121,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 118,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 113,048 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 108,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 105,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 100,018 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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T97 RPK is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 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 T97 RPK, 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 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T97 RPK registered?

T97 RPK is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is T97 RPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T97 RPK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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