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UIW 9490

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,856 mi
Last recorded143,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIW 9490
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 143,856 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 143,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 131,523 miles

n/s front outer side/indicator unit condensed

o/s front outer side light cover cracked

steel brake pipe to rear becoming corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 131,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

centre exhaust box heat shield insecure

n/s front outer side/indicator unit condensed

o/s front outer side light cover cracked

steel brake pipe to rear becoming corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 127,464 miles

brake pipes all round becoming corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2011 127,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes all round becoming corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2010 125,282 miles

discs alround showing surface rust

Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,297 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 124,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads worn,near limit

rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2008 120,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 120,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 109,329 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 109,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

001 exhaust corroding † †002 rear steel brake pipe corroding † †003 o/s front tyre near/on limit 205/65/15

Pass 28 Mar 2006 100,550 miles

brake pipe to rear showing some corrsion

exhaust system showing corrsion

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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UIW 9490 is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UIW 9490, 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 UIW 9490 registered?

UIW 9490 is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is UIW 9490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIW 9490 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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