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P219 TGF

1997 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,866 mi
Last recorded114,866 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 TGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 114,866 miles

50% OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKELIGHT .

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT WING.

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON EDGES

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT RADIATOR LEAK

Fail 17 May 2010 114,866 miles

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

50% OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKELIGHT .

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT WING.

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON EDGES

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT RADIATOR LEAK

Fail 12 May 2009 111,809 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f door pillar holed

some bulbs out in high level brake light

Pass 12 May 2009 111,809 miles

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

n/s/f door pillar holed

some bulbs out in high level brake light

Fail 29 Apr 2008 104,902 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F WING

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT THREE BULBS INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SLIGHT RACK PIPE DAMP

Pass 29 Apr 2008 104,902 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F WING

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT THREE BULBS INOPERATIVE

SLIGHT RACK PIPE DAMP

Pass 11 May 2007 99,147 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 99,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f wing damaged

only half of high level brake light working

Pass 18 May 2006 93,170 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 93,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

accident damage to n/s/f wing

brake hose ferrules rusty

n/s inner drive shaft seal leaking

n/s sun visor insecure

one bulb in high level brakelight out

power steering belt not running true

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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P219 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P219 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 P219 TGF registered?

P219 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P219 TGF safe to buy?

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