1991 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · H357 FFP
1991 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1991. Recorded mileage 157,968 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H357 FFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/11/2025
- 157,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H357 FFP 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 1991 Saab 900 (H357 FFP) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension on full lock (5.2.3 (f))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
H357 FFP Mileage History
- 18/07/2023145,676 mi
- 10/08/2023146,234 mi+558 mi
- 30/07/2024151,110 mi+4,876 mi
- 30/07/2024151,110 mi
- 24/11/2025157,968 mi+6,858 mi
Average of roughly 5,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 900 (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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