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P971 WGH

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,126 mi
Last recorded103,126 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 WGH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2009 103,126 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 103,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 101,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 101,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 98,459 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 98,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 93,728 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 93,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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P971 WGH is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P971 WGH, 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 P971 WGH registered?

P971 WGH is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P971 WGH safe to buy?

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