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R83 CUR

1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,975 mi
Last recorded149,975 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto131,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 CUR
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2008 149,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 146,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2006 133,934 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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R83 CUR is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 131,683 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R83 CUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R83 CUR registered?

R83 CUR is a 1997 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R83 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 CUR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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