1987 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · D717 EDD
1987 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 112,043 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D717 EDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 112,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D717 EDD 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 (D717 EDD) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 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 (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
D717 EDD Mileage History
- 17/08/2023111,834 mi
- 13/08/2024111,879 mi+45 mi
- 20/08/2024111,910 mi+31 mi
- 12/08/2025112,006 mi+96 mi
- 14/08/2026112,043 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 70 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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