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T972 TGP

1999 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,123 mi
Last recorded105,123 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 900121,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT972 TGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 105,123 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 105,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 103,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 93,292 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 93,093 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,047 miles

Front suspension legs starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Slight leak from rear exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,387 miles

Front suspension struts showing signs of corrosion

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit on inner edge

Nearside rear brake hose end starting to corrode

Offside front tyre getting low on edges

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight leak from rear exhaust

Fail 16 Jul 2008 71,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension struts showing signs of corrosion

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit on inner edge

Nearside rear brake hose end starting to corrode

Offside front tyre getting low on edges

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Slight leak from rear exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,162 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 54,137 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 54,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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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T972 TGP is a 1999 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 121,107 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 T972 TGP, 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 27 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T972 TGP registered?

T972 TGP is a 1999 Saab 900, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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