1989 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · G328 ABL
1989 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 139,130 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G328 ABL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2024
- 139,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G328 ABL 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 (G328 ABL) between June 2023 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare whe”.
G328 ABL Mileage History
- 21/06/2023135,279 mi
- 29/06/2023135,284 mi+5 mi
- 28/06/2024139,117 mi+3,833 mi
- 30/07/2024139,130 mi+13 mi
- 30/07/2024139,130 mi
Average of roughly 3,475 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: Poor
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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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