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IXI 629

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,403 mi
Last recorded142,403 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXI 629
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2009 142,403 miles

Inner Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 140,569 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 140,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 139,322 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 139,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 131,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2005 120,109 miles

Air con condensor loosing veins.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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IXI 629 is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IXI 629, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was IXI 629 registered?

IXI 629 is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is IXI 629 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IXI 629 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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