CarVerify

Free Car Check

N199 HTM

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,890 mi
Last recorded174,890 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 HTM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 174,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 171,599 miles

Both outer sills covered

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Offside rear chassis section at top suspension spring load area corroded.

Offside rear handbrake requires attention

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 169,231 miles

front number plate cracked

fuel tank straps corroded

no steering lock fitted but gear lever locks in 'P' position

rear number plate partially delaminated

sills covered

Fail 28 Jul 2016 169,231 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front number plate cracked

fuel tank straps corroded

no steering lock fitted but gear lever locks in 'P' position

offside rear inner side light not working (50%)

rear number plate partially delaminated

sills covered

Pass 9 May 2015 162,263 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 157,129 miles

Both front tyres perished and wearing low

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Handbrake travel requires attention

Rear tyres perished

Sills covered

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 147,621 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 147,621 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 139,574 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

gearbox oil leak.

offside front side light working but dim.

small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,072 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 129,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 118,699 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 118,698 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 102,724 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 102,724 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 88,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 73,343 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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N199 HTM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N199 HTM, 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

How do I check the history of N199 HTM?

You can check the full history of N199 HTM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N199 HTM registered?

N199 HTM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N199 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 HTM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N199 HTM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N199 HTM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.