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P876 WRU

1996 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,033 mi
Last recorded61,033 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 WRU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 61,033 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 60,472 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 60,471 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST CONDITION (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 60,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 59,169 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,001 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 58,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,811 miles

exhaust blow on flexi pipe

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,212 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,868 miles

exhaust blow on joint to centre pipe

off side washer jet not working but still get enough water from near side

Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,858 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 33,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,627 miles

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,524 miles

minor blow from exhaust joints

Pass 16 Jan 2014 17,909 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 17,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 10,346 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 10,228 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 9,769 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,515 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 9,126 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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P876 WRU is a 1996 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P876 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 P876 WRU registered?

P876 WRU is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P876 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P876 WRU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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