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R293 AKN

1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,683 mi
Last recorded131,683 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto131,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 AKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 131,683 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 114,186 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 111,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 105,819 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 105,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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R293 AKN is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 131,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R293 AKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R293 AKN registered?

R293 AKN is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R293 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 AKN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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