1997 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · R826 ABD
1997 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 119,234 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,234 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
R826 ABD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 119,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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R826 ABD Mileage History
- 23/04/2025112,247 mi
- 03/07/2025113,614 mi+1,367 mi
- 08/07/2025113,615 mi+1 mi
- 11/06/2026119,234 mi+5,619 mi
- 12/06/2026119,234 mi
Average of roughly 6,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R826 ABD 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 (R826 ABD) between April 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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