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P297 TMB

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,702 mi
Last recorded106,702 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 TMB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 106,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flashers showing white light

gear box oil leak

o/s/f flasher damaged

o/s/f inner c.v. boot split

Pass 29 May 2008 92,925 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate slightly damaged and starting to deteriorate

n/s/f steering rack mounting slightly movement in bulkhead where mounting is

o/s/ inner wing coil spring weak

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 May 2008 92,920 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate slightly damaged and starting to deteriorate

n/s/f steering rack mounting slightly movement in bulkhead where mounting is

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 May 2007 81,054 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s steering bracket moving

Pass 1 Jun 2006 67,761 miles

both front lower arms big bush starting to wear

steering rack slightly damp

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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P297 TMB is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P297 TMB, 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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P297 TMB is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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