1988 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · F557 DOL
1988 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 159,199 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F557 DOL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/09/2026
- 159,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F557 DOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Saab 900 (F557 DOL) between August 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
F557 DOL Mileage History
- 08/08/2006132,964 mi
- 08/08/2006132,964 mi
- 18/09/2007143,273 mi+10,309 mi
- 30/09/2008150,781 mi+7,508 mi
- 13/09/2010153,131 mi+2,350 mi
- 13/09/2010153,131 mi
- 16/09/2011155,148 mi+2,017 mi
- 05/09/2012155,987 mi+839 mi
- 05/09/2012155,991 mi+4 mi
- 03/09/2013157,408 mi+1,417 mi
- 10/09/2014158,050 mi+642 mi
- 09/09/2015158,353 mi+303 mi
- 12/09/2016158,543 mi+190 mi
- 23/08/2017158,631 mi+88 mi
- 10/09/2018158,701 mi+70 mi
- 18/09/2019158,748 mi+47 mi
- 19/09/2019158,750 mi+2 mi
- 01/06/2021159,131 mi+381 mi
- 01/10/2022159,154 mi+23 mi
- 10/06/2026159,169 mi+15 mi
- 21/09/2026159,199 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 1,304 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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