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P866 WRU

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,655 mi
Last recorded167,655 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 WRU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 167,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 161,620 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 161,620 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

manifold leak heat sheild lose lift at stearing wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2007 143,308 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 143,307 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ADVISE POWER STEARING LEAK/ RACK

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 126,722 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise front o/s side light low density

advise n/s side light inboard inop

Pass 26 Aug 2005 110,061 miles

ADVISE N/ SIDE REAR BRAKE

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

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

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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P866 WRU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P866 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 P866 WRU registered?

P866 WRU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P866 WRU safe to buy?

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