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R327 XHY

1997 Saab 95

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,396 mi
Last recorded203,396 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 95128,303 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 XHY
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 203,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 203,391 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 190,525 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 178,899 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2005 161,166 miles

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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R327 XHY is a 1997 Saab 95 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R327 XHY, 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

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What year was R327 XHY registered?

R327 XHY is a 1997 Saab 95, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R327 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 XHY 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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