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IXZ 460

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

150,393 mi
Last recorded150,393 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXZ 460
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 150,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf,osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 148,085 miles

Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches have corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has corrosion

Pass 3 May 2023 145,698 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Cracking And Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 142,255 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 140,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear belts not tested

ns and os sills covered in underseal

Pass 3 Apr 2020 139,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 136,950 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 136,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,696 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 136,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 132,347 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 128,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mid exhaust box slight knocking on underbody

Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,527 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxilary belt idler noise

Pass 2 Aug 2013 122,587 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corrosion rear box

Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 116,275 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 116,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 111,150 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 106,801 miles

suspect crack in o/s upper bulk head unable to see any damage

Pass 20 Aug 2008 101,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,354 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2007 96,354 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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IXZ 460 is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 IXZ 460, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IXZ 460 registered?

IXZ 460 is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is IXZ 460 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IXZ 460 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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