1988 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · E814 NWP
1988 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 110,399 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E814 NWP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2016
- 110,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E814 NWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Saab 900 (E814 NWP) between February 2006 and August 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
E814 NWP Mileage History
- 20/02/200659,189 mi
- 29/01/200764,672 mi+5,483 mi
- 29/04/200971,092 mi+6,420 mi
- 17/07/201081,338 mi+10,246 mi
- 14/07/201193,950 mi+12,612 mi
- 14/07/201193,950 mi
- 10/07/201299,236 mi+5,286 mi
- 11/07/201299,236 mi
- 15/07/2013102,111 mi+2,875 mi
- 15/07/2013102,111 mi
- 24/07/2015103,295 mi+1,184 mi
- 04/08/2015103,307 mi+12 mi
- 27/07/2016110,299 mi+6,992 mi
- 01/08/2016110,399 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 4,903 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 900 (Classic)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Gearbox FailureSerious
The gearbox is located underneath the engine and is a known weak point, especially on Turbo models.
- Body RustSerious
Structural rust in the wheel arches and floor can be terminal if not caught early.
- Gearbox Oil Leak and Pinion Bearing WearModerate
The gearbox sits directly beneath the engine and is prone to oil leaks from seals and gaskets. The pinion bearing can also wear, producing a distinctive whine especially in 5th gear.
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