1987 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · D509 OGF
1987 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 1987. Recorded mileage 140,571 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D509 OGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 140,571 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.
D509 OGF 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 1987 Saab 900 (D509 OGF) between February 2022 and February 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.
D509 OGF Mileage History
- 10/02/2022133,204 mi
- 14/02/2023133,973 mi+769 mi
- 05/03/2024134,032 mi+59 mi
- 04/02/2025137,305 mi+3,273 mi
- 03/02/2026140,571 mi+3,266 mi
Average of roughly 1,851 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: 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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