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£1,260

1992 SAAB 900 XS

United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 486

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This dark blue 1992 Saab 900 XS, described as a 'genuine barn find,' has been with only two registered owners since new. While it runs, it requires recommissioning due to disuse since 2020, and the listing incorrectly identifies it as an automatic when it is a manual.

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Condition 

4

The car has not been used since its last MoT expired in 2020, so recommissioning will be required. There are some old receipts, and the service log contains 18 stamps (including the PDI) up to 175,159 miles in 2019. The odometer now shows 177,935 miles. Please note that this describes the car as automatic, but it is in fact manual.

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Manual

Transmission:

YS3AC55D5N2006434

Chassis No:

Odometer:

177,935 miles

J782 VGM

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

This dark blue Saab 900 XS is described by the vendor as a “genuine barn find” with only two registered owners from new, and only one regular driver.

According to the V5, she bought the car in 1995, and we're told it had been her company car since new.

Although it runs, the car has not been used since its last MoT expired in 2020, so recommissioning will be required.

The blue cloth interior features a sunroof and original cassette player.

The handbook pack is present, including the service log which contains an impressive 18 stamps (including the PDI) up to 175,159 miles in 2019.

The odometer now shows 177,935 miles.

The paperwork comprises an old V5, a few old receipts, and the latest V5C.

Please note that this describes the car as automatic, but it is in fact manual.

It was first registered on 28th April 1992.

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Points of note

£260

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£3,825

Median Price (Since 2020)

£42,286

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Sales

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on Sep 25 2020

Latest MOT Mileage

176,827 miles

Registration Date

1992-04-28

MOT History

Passed

On Sep 24 2019 with 176,827 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- All Metal Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Failed

On Sep 19 2019 with 176,827 miles

There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))


Advisory:
- All Metal Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Passed

On Sep 07 2018 with 171,536 miles


Passed

On Sep 26 2017 with 166,442 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Body has slight corrosion general under side (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passed

On Aug 24 2016 with 163,221 miles


Failed

On Aug 24 2016 with 163,221 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Passed

On Sep 10 2015 with 160,082 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak

Failed

On Sep 10 2015 with 160,082 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passed

On Aug 27 2014 with 155,544 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

User Entered:
- Oil leak

Passed

On Sep 19 2013 with 152,103 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

User Entered:
- Oil leak
- under body corrosion

Passed

On Sep 18 2012 with 149,254 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

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


User Entered:
- Oil leak

Passed

On Oct 15 2010 with 143,916 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)


User Entered:
- coil springs corroded

Failed

On Oct 12 2010 with 143,913 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Fail:
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)


Advisory:
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)


User Entered:
- coil springs corroded

Passed

On Oct 12 2009 with 141,288 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)


User Entered:
- advise that the rear dampers have a reduced damping effect

Failed

On Oct 01 2009 with 141,286 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Fail:
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)


Advisory:
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)


User Entered:
- advise that the rear dampers have a reduced damping effect

Passed

On Sep 30 2008 with 138,910 miles


Failed

On Sep 24 2008 with 138,908 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Passed

On Aug 07 2007 with 134,963 miles


Failed

On Aug 06 2007 with 134,934 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)


Advisory:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)


User Entered:
- rear brake pipes corroded.

Passed

On Dec 30 2005 with 128,039 miles


Failed

On Dec 30 2005 with 128,039 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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