1990 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · G197 BBY
1990 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 194,368 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G197 BBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 194,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G197 BBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Saab 900 (G197 BBY) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on with side light (4.3.3 (b))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
G197 BBY Mileage History
- 16/08/2024189,631 mi
- 16/08/2024189,631 mi
- 22/08/2025192,140 mi+2,509 mi
- 22/08/2025192,140 mi
- 04/09/2026194,368 mi+2,228 mi
Average of roughly 2,310 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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