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RAZ 5262

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,337 mi
Last recorded106,337 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 5262
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,337 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 106,332 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013

Engine management fault warning light on

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

S.R.S. Warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012

SRS light on - fail next time

aircon pipe corrosion front x member

corrosion rear suspension components

mileage not recording

Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,342 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

corrosion rear suspension

Pass 25 Aug 2009

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 87,142 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 87,142 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 80,184 miles

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

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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RAZ 5262 is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RAZ 5262, 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 RAZ 5262 registered?

RAZ 5262 is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is RAZ 5262 safe to buy?

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