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P179 DSS

1997 Saab 900 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,684 mi
Last recorded120,684 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S Turbo124,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 DSS
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 120,684 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 116,253 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 109,638 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 109,638 miles

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.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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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.

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