MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from distribitor seal and poss oil filter
damage too near side rear tyre on outside wall. and wearing on inside and outside edges. near side front wearing on inside.
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
damage too near side rear tyre on outside wall. and wearing on inside and outside edges. near side front wearing on inside.
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P290 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 75%.
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 P290 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 P290 TGF registered?
P290 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P290 TGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P290 TGF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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