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P96 WGS

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1925cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,679 mi
Last recorded103,679 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 WGS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,925cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 103,679 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,195 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2013 96,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2013 95,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to near side front tyre but no cords showing

Engine check lamp on

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear hand brake cable outter cover corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front head lamp lens cracked

Off side front fog not working

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 81,795 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front head lamp lens cracked

Off side front fog not working

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

Rear exhaust heat sheld loose

Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,645 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 64,675 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,126 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 55,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,004 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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P96 WGS is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,925cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P96 WGS, 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 P96 WGS registered?

P96 WGS is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P96 WGS safe to buy?

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