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WAP 722

1996 Saab 900

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,656 mi
Last recorded60,656 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAP 722
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 60,656 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 59,187 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 56,961 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 56,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 54,081 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 54,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 52,360 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 52,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box corroded away (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 50,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 48,790 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,284 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 42,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 36,462 miles

Steering rack damp offside, middle.

Fail 8 May 2009 36,462 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack damp offside, middle.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,199 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 33,181 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 33,181 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 28,867 miles

Slight Oil Leak From Steering Rack, Right Hand Boot

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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WAP 722 is a 1996 Saab 900 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WAP 722, 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 WAP 722 registered?

WAP 722 is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is WAP 722 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAP 722 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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