1997 Saab 900 2.3L Petrol · P371 DJM
1997 Saab 900 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 192,964 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
P371 DJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 192,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P371 DJM 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 1997 Saab 900 (P371 DJM) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
P371 DJM Mileage History
- 05/03/2024177,298 mi
- 24/02/2025179,872 mi+2,574 mi
- 06/03/2025179,916 mi+44 mi
- 05/02/2026192,961 mi+13,045 mi
- 18/02/2026192,964 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P371 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P371DJM.
TOYOTA
TOWN ACE
MITSUBISHI
PAJERO
MAZDA
MOTOR CARAVAN
TOYOTA
LUCIDA
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
TOYOTA
LAND CRUISER
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
YAMAHA
DT125
FORD
ESCORT
SUZUKI
TOYOTA
STARLET
TOYOTA
HILUX
SAAB 900 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1997 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.