1984 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · B195 DWE
1984 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 1984. Recorded mileage 119,272 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B195 DWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2024
- 119,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B195 DWE 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 1984 Saab 900 (B195 DWE) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
B195 DWE Mileage History
- 27/10/2022116,474 mi
- 25/09/2023117,736 mi+1,262 mi
- 17/10/2023117,739 mi+3 mi
- 08/10/2024119,269 mi+1,530 mi
- 09/10/2024119,272 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,433 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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