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R420 LSO

1997 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,796 mi
Last recorded96,796 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 LSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,796 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,796 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,839 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,308 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 79,914 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 78,047 miles

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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R420 LSO is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R420 LSO, 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 R420 LSO registered?

R420 LSO is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R420 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 LSO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R420 LSO have outstanding finance?

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