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P315 TGU

1997 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,417 mi
Last recorded124,417 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 TGU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2007 124,417 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 124,417 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 110,979 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 110,490 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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P315 TGU is a 1997 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P315 TGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P315 TGU registered?

P315 TGU is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P315 TGU safe to buy?

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