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1998 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · R541 GNA

R541 GNA

1998 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 40,373 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
SAAB 900
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
40,373 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1985cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a perfectly consistent pass record over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 22 April 2026 at 40,373 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This stability indicates a very reliable maintenance trend where the vehicle is being kept to a standard that avoids the mechanical or structural failures typically seen in cars of this age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 28-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,442 miles per year. Between April 2022 and April 2026, the car covered only 27 miles, moving from 40,346 to 40,373 miles. This extremely low usage suggests the car sits for long periods or is used only for short trips. While this reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often introduces risks related to aging rubber components and fluid degradation that do not manifest during regular operation. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on areas associated with long-term stationary that the MOT cannot fully capture. You should conduct a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and suspension mounting points, as moisture often settles in cars that are rarely driven. Inspect the brake system for perished rubber or seized calipers, and check the tyres for sidewall cracking despite having deep tread. Additionally, verify the condition of the suspension bushes and hoses, as these components can out due to age regardless of the low mileage recorded.

R541 GNA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
  • 40,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R541 GNA Mileage History

  1. 27/04/202240,346 mi
  2. 24/04/202340,354 mi+8 mi
  3. 22/04/202440,360 mi+6 mi
  4. 22/04/202540,368 mi+8 mi
  5. 22/04/202640,373 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R541 GNA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Jun 2026, 19:46
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 1998 Saab 900 (R541 GNA) between April 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY