1989 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · F562 UAJ
1989 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 84,181 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F562 UAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 84,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F562 UAJ 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 1989 Saab 900 (F562 UAJ) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
F562 UAJ Mileage History
- 29/03/202283,082 mi
- 29/03/202383,763 mi+681 mi
- 11/04/202483,914 mi+151 mi
- 11/04/202584,181 mi+267 mi
- 23/04/202584,181 mi
Average of roughly 358 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: Below 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
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- Gearbox Oil Leak and Pinion Bearing WearModerate
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