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P838 WRU

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,806 mi
Last recorded132,806 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 WRU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 132,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

nearside and offside front top strut mounts feel slightly stiff

offside rear tyre slightly perished

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 15 Mar 2014 132,790 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

nearside and offside front top strut mounts feel slightly stiff

offside rear tyre slightly perished

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2013 131,844 miles

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

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

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

flexing on bulk head at rack mounting when shacking steering

Fail 21 Mar 2013 131,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

flexing on bulk head at rack mounting when shacking steering

Pass 4 Jul 2012 128,053 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 128,053 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2011 126,242 miles

Both front lower suspension arms, center bushes perishing.

Both rear brake flexi hoses, ferrules corroding.

Slight play in upper steering column bush.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 117,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 117,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 109,047 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 109,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear road wheels slightly buckled

child seat fitted to offside rear passeneger seat

chip in windscreen

exhaust system rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

nearside rear chassis rail rusty

offside rear chassis rail rusty

offside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

slight power steering leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 95,093 miles

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

handbrake bracket starting to corrode

slight gearbox oil leaks

Fail 21 Feb 2007 78,854 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 78,854 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,875 miles

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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P838 WRU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P838 WRU, 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 P838 WRU registered?

P838 WRU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P838 WRU safe to buy?

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