MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,227 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 95?
Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R708 DOU is a 1998 Saab 95 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,259 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 R708 DOU, 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 28 years old, this Saab 95 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R708 DOU registered?
R708 DOU is a 1998 Saab 95, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R708 DOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R708 DOU shows 2 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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