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P173 TGF

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,508 mi
Last recorded155,508 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 TGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 155,508 miles

exhaust rattaling and corroded

slight corrosion to rear brake discs and pipes

Fail 20 Feb 2009 155,441 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

exhaust rattaling and corroded

slight corrosion to rear brake discs and pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2008 147,272 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all indicators going white

handbrake travel very poor

rear exhaust heat shield loose and catching nearside rear flexi brake hose

steering column has play

the bulkhead moves a lot when steering shaken

Fail 15 Feb 2008 147,271 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all indicators going white

boot brake lamp has a "bulb gone"

handbrake travel very poor

nearside rear inner sidelamp not working

rear exhaust heat shield loose and catching nearside rear flexi brake hose

steering column has play

the bulkhead moves a lot when steering shaken

Pass 27 Feb 2007 138,447 miles

1 bulb in high leveal brake light not working

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

nearside indicator lense damaged

nearside wing mirror caseing damaged

nearsude rear brake dsisk corroded

park brake lever has high travel

play in front strut top mountings and slight noise when bounced

slight play in sterring colom top bush

slight weep from sterring rack

Fail 26 Feb 2007 138,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

1 bulb in bootlid brake light not working

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both side front lower arm center bushes worn/ soft

nearside indicator lense damaged

nearside wing mirror outer caseing damaged

park brake lever has high travel

slight play in roll bear links

slight play in sterring coloum top bush

Pass 3 Feb 2006 130,458 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 130,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

excess travel on handbrake

exhaust emissions lambda reading high

sighns of leak around power steering rack/pipes

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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P173 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P173 TGF, 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 P173 TGF registered?

P173 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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