MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,684 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?
Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P179 DSS is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 124,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 900 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P179 DSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P179 DSS registered?
P179 DSS is a 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 21 May 1997.
Is P179 DSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P179 DSS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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