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R727 CDU

1997 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,287 mi
Last recorded125,287 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5112,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 CDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2011 125,287 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 125,287 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 100,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 94,670 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 94,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light on.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 90,777 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 85,504 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 85,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 81,718 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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R727 CDU is a 1997 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 R727 CDU, 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 R727 CDU registered?

R727 CDU is a 1997 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R727 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 CDU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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