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P950 WSU

1997 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,856 mi
Last recorded105,856 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 900 S108,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 WSU
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 105,856 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 105,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 104,961 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 101,981 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 101,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 99,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 99,287 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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P950 WSU is a 1997 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,426 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P950 WSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P950 WSU registered?

P950 WSU is a 1997 Saab 900 S, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P950 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 WSU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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