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1997 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · R197 DDS

R197 DDS

1997 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/10/1997. Recorded mileage 133,899 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1985cc

R197 DDS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
  • 133,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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R197 DDS Mileage History

  1. 11/10/2022130,468 mi
  2. 10/10/2023131,980 mi+1,512 mi
  3. 10/10/2023131,984 mi+4 mi
  4. 22/10/2024132,766 mi+782 mi
  5. 14/10/2025133,899 mi+1,133 mi

Average of roughly 1,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R197 DDS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (R197 DDS) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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