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OUI 7621

1997 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,934 mi
Last recorded81,934 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 7621
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,934 miles

Modified suspension fitted

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,214 miles

Modified suspension fitted front and rear coil springs corroded

Plastic sill trims fitted

Rear brake pipe and hose ferrells and unions corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 68,214 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery slightly insecure

Modified suspension fitted front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside rear brake performance lower than offside

Plastic sill trims fitted

Rear brake pipe and hose ferrells and unions corroded

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Vacumn/air leak under bonnet

Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,054 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 59,054 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front struts corroded

gearbox oil leak

non standard suspension fitted

offside front tyre pressure low

rear reg plate slightly loose

steering rack flexing on bulkhead and cover fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 51,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,237 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 49,236 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,499 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 43,822 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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OUI 7621 is a 1997 Saab 900 in Purple 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 OUI 7621, 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

How do I check the history of OUI 7621?

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What year was OUI 7621 registered?

OUI 7621 is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OUI 7621 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 7621 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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