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R551 EKP

1997 Saab 95

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,978 mi
Last recorded114,978 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 95128,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 EKP
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 114,978 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 114,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 101,340 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 101,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 91,672 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 91,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R551 EKP is a 1997 Saab 95 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R551 EKP, 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 R551 EKP registered?

R551 EKP is a 1997 Saab 95, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R551 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 EKP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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