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P867 WRU

1996 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,581 mi
Last recorded127,581 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 WRU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 127,581 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 127,581 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 121,693 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 121,631 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 115,526 miles

pins missing out of rear seat bases

Fail 4 Feb 2011 115,449 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake cable wrong side of tank strap n/s/r

o/s/f ball joint boot split

pins missing out of rear seat bases

Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,663 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2009 103,989 miles

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

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

enigine noise from belt area

n/s headlight wiper in-op

Fail 3 Feb 2009 103,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

enigine noise from belt area

front wipers split

n/s headlight wiper in-op

Pass 8 Feb 2008 99,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 92,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rattle from cat

reverse lights in-op

Pass 8 Feb 2006 83,970 miles

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

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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P867 WRU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P867 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 P867 WRU registered?

P867 WRU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P867 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P867 WRU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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