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P295 TGF

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,409 mi
Last recorded34,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 TGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 34,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 33,990 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 33,512 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 33,510 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 33,171 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 32,583 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 32,229 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 31,412 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 31,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 30,445 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 29,734 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 27,778 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 26,188 miles

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

exhaust end box flange minor leak of gases

Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,287 miles

nearside rear tyre tread out of shape

offside rear tyre tread out of shape

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 22,990 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 21,730 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,720 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,428 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 18,144 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,822 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,489 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 15,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 14,294 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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P295 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P295 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 P295 TGF registered?

P295 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 18 January 1997.

Is P295 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P295 TGF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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