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R560 CNA

1997 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,848 mi
Last recorded127,848 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 CNA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 127,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 120,928 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 116,440 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 109,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 104,256 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 95,738 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 95,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 85,128 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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R560 CNA is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R560 CNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R560 CNA?

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What year was R560 CNA registered?

R560 CNA is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R560 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R560 CNA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R560 CNA have outstanding finance?

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