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P865 WGS

1996 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,269 mi
Last recorded179,269 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 WGS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 179,269 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 177,625 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 174,402 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 170,454 miles

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

movement in bulkhead when steering rocked

offside front floor corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 170,454 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

movement in bulkhead when steering rocked

offside front floor corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 167,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 163,072 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 155,967 miles

nearside front seat wont tip

Fail 18 Jan 2012 155,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

nearside front seat wont tip

Pass 10 Dec 2010 150,831 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 146,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake hose ferrells corroded.

outer sills covered.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 146,599 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake hose ferrells corroded.

outer sills covered.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 141,366 miles

some bulkhead flexing with steering movement

Fail 1 Dec 2008 141,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

some bulkhead flexing with steering movement

Pass 26 Nov 2007 132,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 2 Dec 2006 125,409 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 125,409 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 125,365 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 122,664 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 122,664 miles

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

advise slight play in steering column

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P865 WGS is a 1996 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P865 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P865 WGS registered?

P865 WGS is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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