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R208 CKN

1997 Saab 95

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,587 mi
Last recorded167,587 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Saab 95128,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 CKN
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2006 167,587 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 167,587 miles

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

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

front screen damaged

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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R208 CKN is a 1997 Saab 95 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 128,303 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 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R208 CKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 95 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R208 CKN?

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What year was R208 CKN registered?

R208 CKN is a 1997 Saab 95, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R208 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 CKN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R208 CKN have outstanding finance?

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