1985 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · B144 WDV
1985 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 1985. Recorded mileage 94,746 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B144 WDV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 94,746 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.
B144 WDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Saab 900 (B144 WDV) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
B144 WDV Mileage History
- 20/07/202292,741 mi
- 19/07/202392,701 mi-40 mi
- 22/07/202492,945 mi+244 mi
- 23/07/202594,746 mi+1,801 mi
Average of roughly 666 miles per year across 4 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)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Gearbox FailureSerious
The gearbox is located underneath the engine and is a known weak point, especially on Turbo models.
- Body RustSerious
Structural rust in the wheel arches and floor can be terminal if not caught early.
- 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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