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R158 CKN

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,703 mi
Last recorded145,703 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 CKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 145,703 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 145,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 139,433 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2005 132,753 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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R158 CKN is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R158 CKN, 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 R158 CKN registered?

R158 CKN is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R158 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 CKN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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