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P842 WGS

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,122 mi
Last recorded193,122 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 WGS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 193,122 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated very stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 193,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated very stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 189,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 187,351 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 187,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 183,286 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 178,797 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 176,442 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 172,076 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 165,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper road spring location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 159,948 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 156,325 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 151,458 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 146,912 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 142,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 142,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 138,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 133,041 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 133,041 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 127,418 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Sep 2009 123,194 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 118,769 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 114,106 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 106,718 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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P842 WGS is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P842 WGS, 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 P842 WGS registered?

P842 WGS is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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