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P304 TGF

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,516 mi
Last recorded69,516 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 TGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 69,516 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner wheel arch top of shock (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,734 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,220 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,251 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,740 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,275 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,271 miles

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded slightly

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,439 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,670 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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P304 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P304 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 P304 TGF registered?

P304 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P304 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P304 TGF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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