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N441 XRD

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

109,361 mi
Last recorded109,361 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN441 XRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 109,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 107,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from central and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 105,570 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 103,892 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 103,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking fluid leaking of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 102,724 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 99,267 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 99,265 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,857 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 94,481 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,010 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,287 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,042 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,536 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,403 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,490 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 72,853 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 72,853 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,116 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 70,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,431 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,445 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 60,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,427 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,740 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 54,329 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 53,239 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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N441 XRD is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 N441 XRD, 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 N441 XRD registered?

N441 XRD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N441 XRD safe to buy?

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