CarVerify

Free Car Check

N507 ARJ

1996 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,139 mi
Last recorded124,139 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 XS133,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationN507 ARJ
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 124,139 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD (3MM)

BOTH REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTING

FRONT FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

N/S HEADLAMP DAMP INSIDE

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST BACK BOX JOINT

Fail 15 Apr 2008 124,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD (3MM)

BOTH REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTING

FRONT FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

N/S HEADLAMP DAMP INSIDE

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST BACK BOX JOINT

Pass 8 Feb 2007 121,198 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEX FERRULES RUSTING

BOTH REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTING

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT SIGNS OF DAMAGE

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 6 Feb 2007 121,188 miles

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEX FERRULES RUSTING

BOTH REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTING

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT SIGNS OF DAMAGE

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Pass 19 Jan 2006 117,859 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet struts in poor condition

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate getting in poor condition

some brake pipe ends getting rusty

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
Full Saab 900 XS 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

N507 ARJ is a 1996 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 133,238 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N507 ARJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N507 ARJ?

You can check the full history of N507 ARJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N507 ARJ registered?

N507 ARJ is a 1996 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N507 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N507 ARJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N507 ARJ 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 N507 ARJ. 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.