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P296 TGF

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,604 mi
Last recorded79,604 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 TGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,604 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

welding repair behind brake servo

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,639 miles

ENGINEMANGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 75,639 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Engine Mangement Light on.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 66,228 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,447 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front & raer number plats defaced or damged but can still be read from distance

Fail 21 Feb 2008 60,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front & raer number plats defaced or damged but can still be read from distance

Pass 6 Feb 2007 66,522 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 47,857 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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P296 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P296 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 P296 TGF registered?

P296 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P296 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P296 TGF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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