MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly.
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside 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 XS Auto?
Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P871 TGT is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto 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 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,530 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 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P871 TGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P871 TGT is a 1997 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 28 February 1997.
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