1987 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · E414 PUB
1987 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 199,963 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E414 PUB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 199,963 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.
E414 PUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Saab 900 (E414 PUB) between November 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
E414 PUB Mileage History
- 06/11/2021199,695 mi
- 29/10/2022199,860 mi+165 mi
- 06/08/2024199,958 mi+98 mi
- 16/08/2025199,963 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 71 miles per year across 4 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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- 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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