1986 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · C344 EDB
1986 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 1986. Recorded mileage 161,330 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C344 EDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 161,330 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.
C344 EDB 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 1986 Saab 900 (C344 EDB) between March 2022 and March 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.
C344 EDB Mileage History
- 07/03/2022158,530 mi
- 07/03/2023159,432 mi+902 mi
- 01/03/2024160,986 mi+1,554 mi
- 27/02/2025161,325 mi+339 mi
- 19/03/2026161,330 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 694 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 900 (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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