1990 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · H637 WYW
1990 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 157,694 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H637 WYW Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2011
- 157,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H637 WYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Saab 900 (H637 WYW) between July 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)”; “Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”.
H637 WYW Mileage History
- 17/07/2006130,938 mi
- 21/07/2006130,938 mi
- 04/08/2007139,166 mi+8,228 mi
- 22/07/2008142,382 mi+3,216 mi
- 02/10/2009147,340 mi+4,958 mi
- 06/08/2011157,694 mi+10,354 mi
Average of roughly 5,294 miles per year across 6 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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The gearbox is located underneath the engine and is a known weak point, especially on Turbo models.
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