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R890 ULL

1997 Saab 95

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,938 mi
Last recorded68,938 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 95128,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 ULL
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2008 68,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 68,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,961 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 56,722 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,722 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 51,538 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 51,530 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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R890 ULL is a 1997 Saab 95 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R890 ULL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R890 ULL registered?

R890 ULL is a 1997 Saab 95, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R890 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R890 ULL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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