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N47 BWK

1995 Saab 900 SE

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,671 mi
Last recorded166,671 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 SE119,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 BWK
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 166,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2024 162,918 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 160,799 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 159,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 159,468 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Backbox has corroded and has a hole (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 156,802 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 153,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 150,356 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible mesh areas deteriorating

under body general corrosion

Pass 22 May 2018 147,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 145,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2017 145,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2016 142,028 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 142,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 139,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 225,264 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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N47 BWK is a 1995 Saab 900 SE in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 119,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N47 BWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N47 BWK is a 1995 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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