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R896 SJB

1997 Saab 95

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,925 mi
Last recorded153,925 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 95128,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 SJB
MakeSaab
Model95
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 153,925 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 153,011 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 152,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F outer cover missing on wing mirror.Long travel on handbrake.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 148,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R896 SJB is a 1997 Saab 95 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R896 SJB, 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 R896 SJB registered?

R896 SJB is a 1997 Saab 95, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R896 SJB safe to buy?

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