1987 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · D626 VFW
1987 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 72,462 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D626 VFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 72,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D626 VFW 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 (D626 VFW) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
D626 VFW Mileage History
- 24/08/202270,750 mi
- 16/08/202371,183 mi+433 mi
- 20/08/202471,871 mi+688 mi
- 15/08/202572,422 mi+551 mi
- 22/10/202572,462 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 541 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: Average
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