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OAZ 6374

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,360 mi
Last recorded149,360 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 6374
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2012 149,360 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 149,360 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 146,131 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 143,584 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 143,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 138,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 133,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 133,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 127,342 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 127,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion on exhaust

general corrosion around rear suspension

slight damage around handbrake cable mounting

slight leak on steering rack

slight movement on bulkhead

Pass 28 Mar 2006 121,362 miles

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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OAZ 6374 is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OAZ 6374, 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 OAZ 6374 registered?

OAZ 6374 is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAZ 6374 safe to buy?

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