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R298 JKP

1997 Saab 95

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,126 mi
Last recorded128,126 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 95128,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 JKP
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 128,126 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 123,046 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 119,105 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 110,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks in tread of offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2007 110,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2006 105,058 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 May 2006 105,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

non obligatory mirror 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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R298 JKP is a 1997 Saab 95 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R298 JKP, 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.

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What year was R298 JKP registered?

R298 JKP is a 1997 Saab 95, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R298 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 JKP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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