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RAZ 6743

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,633 mi
Last recorded85,633 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 6743
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,633 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 81,678 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 81,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,550 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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RAZ 6743 is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RAZ 6743, 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 RAZ 6743?

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What year was RAZ 6743 registered?

RAZ 6743 is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is RAZ 6743 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 6743 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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