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1986 SAAB 9002.0L Petrol

D950 VMX

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SAAB 900 (1986, Petrol, 1985cc) — mileage recorded at 44,534. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 04/10/2023
Tax
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
1985cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1986 Saab 900 presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its two most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 4 October 2022 at 44,534 miles returned a clean pass, matching the earlier pass on 28 September 2021 at 43,032 miles. The maintenance trend is steady, with no advisories or failures logged in this period. The recorded mileage shows very low annual use for a vehicle of this age. Between September 2021 and October 2022 the odometer advanced just 1,502 miles, equating to roughly 1,113 miles per year across the car's four-decade life. The MOT history is sparse, containing only two clean entries with no gaps suggesting heavy use or neglect, though the limited record leaves long intervals unverified. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion and suspension bushes given the car's 40-year age and likely periods of standing. The absence of advisories means no binding calipers, worn brake discs, or exhaust emissions faults were flagged by testers. Verify the condition of coil springs, tyres, and wiper blades for perishing from inactivity rather than wear. The clean MOT record implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but low mileage alone does not confirm mechanical integrity beneath the surface.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1986 Saab 900 presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its two most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 4 October 2022 at 44,534 miles returned a clean pass, matching the earlier pass on 28 September 2021 at 43,032 miles. The maintenance trend is steady, with no advisories or failures logged in this period. The recorded mileage shows very low annual use for a vehicle of this age. Between September 2021 and October 2022 the odometer advanced just 1,502 miles, equating to roughly 1,113 miles per year across the car's four-decade life. The MOT history is sparse, containing only two clean entries with no gaps suggesting heavy use or neglect, though the limited record leaves long intervals unverified. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion and suspension bushes given the car's 40-year age and likely periods of standing. The absence of advisories means no binding calipers, worn brake discs, or exhaust emissions faults were flagged by testers. Verify the condition of coil springs, tyres, and wiper blades for perishing from inactivity rather than wear. The clean MOT record implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but low mileage alone does not confirm mechanical integrity beneath the surface.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1986 Saab 900 (D950 VMX), we found 2 MOT results in the period of September 2021 to October 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 2 passes and 0 failures recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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