CarVerify

Free Car Check

N824 XBR

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,519 mi
Last recorded82,519 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 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 £14.99

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

RegistrationN824 XBR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
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

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 82,519 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 82,519 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 75,921 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,510 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 71,510 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 66,748 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 66,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 66,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,332 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,778 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,785 miles

engine light shows falt

Fail 12 Aug 2015 53,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light shows falt

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 645,030 miles

slight play in offside front link rod

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front antirollbar links have slight play in ball joints

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,464 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,525 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 22,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,003 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 20,990 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 616,074 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUT SIDE EDGE

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED WHELL NUTS NOT CHECKED

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

N824 XBR is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 111,757 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 N824 XBR, 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 31 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 N824 XBR?

You can check the full history of N824 XBR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N824 XBR registered?

N824 XBR is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is N824 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N824 XBR shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N824 XBR 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 N824 XBR. 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.