Saab 900 S (1995)

961 real MOT outcomes analysed • 31.3% first-time pass rate

1995 Saab 900 S

CarHunch analysed 961 real MOT records for the 1995 Saab 900 S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 48.7% below UK average
31.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
122,882
typical mileage
102,130–146,186 middle half
6.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.68
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 Saab 900 S

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 957 31.3% 0.68
Other (0%) 2 80% 1
Diesel (0%) 1 0% 0
LPG (0%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Saab 900 S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

102,130
low mileage
122,882
typical
146,186
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Saab 900 S vehicles fall between 102,130 and 146,186 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.68
Avg failures per vehicle
1.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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