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R271 CHB

1997 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

212,868 mi
Last recorded212,868 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 CHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 212,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 209,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 204,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 194,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 185,128 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 165,328 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 147,456 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 140,406 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 140,406 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 124,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 113,245 miles

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

offside rear passenger door does not open from outside the vehicle.

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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R271 CHB is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R271 CHB, 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 R271 CHB registered?

R271 CHB is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R271 CHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 CHB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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