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P306 TGF

1997 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,632 mi
Last recorded161,632 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 TGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 161,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flxi pipe deterated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 161,632 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flxi pipe deterated

Pass 25 Apr 2014 154,613 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 154,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear carroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 145,409 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bulkhead slight flex

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated with slight movement

slight play in steering rack mounts

Fail 4 Apr 2013 145,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bulkhead slight flex

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated with slight movement

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 27 Mar 2012 137,599 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting 2 perish

Fail 27 Mar 2012 137,599 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting 2 perish

Pass 21 Mar 2011 121,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 125,892 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 114,652 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 109,103 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 109,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 105,080 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 105,079 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2006 99,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 99,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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P306 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P306 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 P306 TGF registered?

P306 TGF is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P306 TGF safe to buy?

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