1986 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · D404 BBJ
1986 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 145,122 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D404 BBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2026
- 145,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D404 BBJ 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 (D404 BBJ) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Spare wheel carrier insecure FLOOR CORRODED (6.1.5 (a))”; “Fuel tank insecure FLOOR BADLEY CORRODED WHERE STRAPS LOCATE (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
D404 BBJ Mileage History
- 23/04/2024142,971 mi
- 23/04/2024142,971 mi
- 25/03/2025144,599 mi+1,628 mi
- 29/04/2025144,757 mi+158 mi
- 30/04/2026145,122 mi+365 mi
Average of roughly 1,066 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: Poor
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