1984 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · A91 NUD
1984 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 1984. Recorded mileage 44,300 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A91 NUD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2024
- 44,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A91 NUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Saab 900 (A91 NUD) between February 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
A91 NUD Mileage History
- 15/02/200636,651 mi
- 13/02/200737,100 mi+449 mi
- 12/02/200837,531 mi+431 mi
- 12/02/200837,531 mi
- 18/02/200937,945 mi+414 mi
- 04/02/201038,406 mi+461 mi
- 12/02/201038,406 mi
- 11/02/201138,145 mi-261 mi
- 20/02/201238,469 mi+324 mi
- 22/02/201338,472 mi+3 mi
- 30/05/201538,474 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/201640,253 mi+1,779 mi
- 07/06/201741,407 mi+1,154 mi
- 23/06/201741,409 mi+2 mi
- 21/06/201841,739 mi+330 mi
- 14/06/201942,775 mi+1,036 mi
- 09/07/202043,604 mi+829 mi
- 14/07/202243,850 mi+246 mi
- 20/07/202243,861 mi+11 mi
- 17/07/202344,072 mi+211 mi
- 10/07/202444,300 mi+228 mi
Average of roughly 416 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 900 (Classic)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Body RustSerious
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- Gearbox Oil Leak and Pinion Bearing WearModerate
The gearbox sits directly beneath the engine and is prone to oil leaks from seals and gaskets. The pinion bearing can also wear, producing a distinctive whine especially in 5th gear.
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