MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,978 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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