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WSU 248

1989 Saab 96

White Petrol 841cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,572 mi
Last recorded47,572 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 248
MakeSaab
Model96
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine841cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 47,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,714 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 44,480 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 42,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,547 miles

Offside rear floor pan/arch area starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,488 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 42,290 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,290 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,980 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,905 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,477 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,334 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 40,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,161 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 39,102 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jun 2006 38,972 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Both outer C/V gaitors slight seapage of grease from outer mounting.

Steering rack noisy (no play found)

How Reliable is the Saab 96?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
brake recording little or no effort 55
Stop lamp not working 52
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WSU 248 is a 1989 Saab 96 in White with a 841cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Saab 96 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WSU 248, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 96 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 37 years old, this Saab 96 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WSU 248 registered?

WSU 248 is a 1989 Saab 96, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is WSU 248 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSU 248 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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