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P929 WAD

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

181,563 mi
Last recorded181,563 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 WAD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 181,563 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

abs light flashed on dash at idle at the start of the test

front wipers split

gearbox oil at base of gearbox

Pass 22 May 2013 177,781 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Handbrake very near reserve travel

Rear number plate allowing water ingress and starting to fade number 9

Some upward movement @ steering shaft

Fail 22 May 2013 177,771 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Handbrake very near reserve travel

Rear number plate allowing water ingress and starting to fade number 9

Some upward movement @ steering shaft

Pass 21 May 2012 173,112 miles

slight lift in steering column

Pass 13 Jun 2011 169,622 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear number plate number "9" fading due to water ingress

Fail 1 Jun 2011 169,600 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust centre mount support bracket has a broken weld. However, systen still supported.

Rear number plate number "9" fading due to warter ingress

Pass 26 May 2010 166,642 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Noise @ exhaust front flexiable. However, no sign of a leak

Number 9 @ the rear number starting to fade due to water ingress

Oil leak @ engine/gearbox

Fail 25 May 2010 166,627 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Noise @ exhaust front flexiable. However, no sign of a leak

Number 9 @ the rear number starting to fade due to water ingress

Oil leak @ engine/gearbox

Pass 14 May 2009 162,554 miles

A lot of movement @ exhaust system. However, all mountains in good order.

Bad engine oil leak, Oil leaking from front to back of car, oil on dipstick between max and min mark.

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust manifold stud missing

Front o/s fog lamp glass broken

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some wetness @ o/s steering gaitor. However, no leak or hole found.

Unable to fold drivers seat to access the rear compartment of this car.

Fail 1 May 2009 162,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

A lot of movement @ exhaust system. However, all mountains in good order.

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust manifold stud missing

Front o/s fog lamp glass broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some wetness @ o/s steering gaitor. However, no leak or hole found.

Unable to fold drivers seat to access the rear compartment of this car.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 153,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

clutch poor

osr road spring corroded

play in steering coloumn

Pass 15 Apr 2008 153,617 miles

clutch poor

osr road spring corroded

play in steering coloumn

Pass 20 Nov 2007 150,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2007 150,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2006 137,103 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 137,100 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

both rear flexi ferrules becoming rusty †surface rust on front to rear brake pipes †some bulbs not working on centre stop light

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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P929 WAD is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P929 WAD, 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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P929 WAD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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