1988 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · F124 DOJ
1988 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 127,435 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F124 DOJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 127,435 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.
F124 DOJ 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 1988 Saab 900 (F124 DOJ) between June 2022 and July 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.
F124 DOJ Mileage History
- 30/06/2022124,817 mi
- 30/06/2023125,534 mi+717 mi
- 07/06/2024126,333 mi+799 mi
- 01/07/2025127,435 mi+1,102 mi
Average of roughly 872 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 900 (Classic)
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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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