1997 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · R309 CHB
1997 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 80,839 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1985cc
R309 CHB Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2010
- 80,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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R309 CHB Mileage History
- 23/02/200646,390 mi
- 26/02/200751,014 mi+4,624 mi
- 27/02/200751,049 mi+35 mi
- 26/02/200853,899 mi+2,850 mi
- 26/02/200853,899 mi
- 10/07/200967,208 mi+13,309 mi
- 10/07/200967,208 mi
- 10/07/201080,776 mi+13,568 mi
- 24/07/201080,839 mi+63 mi
- 24/07/201080,839 mi
Average of roughly 7,806 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R309 CHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Saab 900 (R309 CHB) between February 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2010 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 (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.