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P852 WRU

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,428 mi
Last recorded138,428 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 WRU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 138,428 miles

Dash warning lamp on

High level brake lamp incomplete

N/s/front lower ball joint cover split

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

O/s/front inner door handle brocken

O/s/rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

SRS lap on

Small leak from exhaust joint

Suspect small leak from power steering ???

Washers part blocked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti-freeze reqs att.

n/s outer track rod end cover spilt

Fail 23 Jan 2012 138,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Dash warning lamp on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High beam warning lamp inop

High level brake lamp incomplete

N/s/front lower ball joint cover split

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

O/s/front inner door handle brocken

O/s/rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

SRS lap on

Small leak from exhaust joint

Suspect small leak from power steering ???

Washers part blocked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s outer track rod end cover spilt

Pass 1 Dec 2010 133,827 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 131,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers inner door handle broken

Fail 26 Jun 2009 131,310 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers inner door handle broken

Pass 27 Jun 2008 127,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 127,593 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 119,277 miles

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

excessive engine oil leak

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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P852 WRU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P852 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P852 WRU registered?

P852 WRU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P852 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 WRU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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