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P858 HWC

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,577 mi
Last recorded89,577 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 HWC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 89,577 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 87,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,812 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 85,812 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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,950 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 77,840 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 73,473 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,122 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 65,658 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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P858 HWC is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P858 HWC, 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 P858 HWC registered?

P858 HWC is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P858 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P858 HWC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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