1986 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · D681 OET
1986 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1986. Recorded mileage 95,141 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D681 OET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 95,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D681 OET 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 (D681 OET) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
D681 OET Mileage History
- 06/06/202394,467 mi
- 05/06/202494,784 mi+317 mi
- 20/05/202594,911 mi+127 mi
- 11/06/202695,124 mi+213 mi
- 15/06/202695,141 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 223 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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