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P711 WAA

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,733 mi
Last recorded167,733 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 WAA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 167,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2009 167,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 154,026 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 140,156 miles

plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 126,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 115,258 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 115,257 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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P711 WAA is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P711 WAA, 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 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P711 WAA registered?

P711 WAA is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P711 WAA safe to buy?

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