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P719 WAA

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,255 mi
Last recorded102,255 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 WAA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 102,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 93,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,903 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2013 86,556 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread, not deep enough to reach plys or cords

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,556 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread, not deep enough to reach plys or cords

Pass 24 May 2012

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded/rusted at rear floor clip[n/s/r]

fuel tank straps corroded

long hand brake travel

n/s/r handbrake cable outer split/corroded

n/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

play in upper steering column bush

Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,280 miles

front no plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2009 78,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 78,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 74,431 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

damage to front number plate

dampness on steering rack

exhaust heat shield in loose

n/s handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wreaing on inner edge

rust forming on o/s/r chassis rail

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,912 miles

light corrosion forming on exhaust front pipe section

long handbrake travel

outer sill panels covered by trim

reverse lights not working

small split in o/s/f outer tyre sidewall

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2006 56,827 miles

handbrake has long travel

corrosion forming on centre to rear exhaust pipe join and surface rust forming on front pipe section †

some cracking to n/s outer handbrake casing

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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P719 WAA is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P719 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 P719 WAA registered?

P719 WAA is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P719 WAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P719 WAA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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