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R132 TYA

1997 Saab 9-5 Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,078 mi
Last recorded170,078 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto117,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 TYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2009 170,078 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 170,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 150,572 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 150,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 126,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 105,197 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R132 TYA is a 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 117,766 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R132 TYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R132 TYA registered?

R132 TYA is a 1997 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R132 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 TYA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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