1991 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · H708 AAM
1991 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 369,197 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 369,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H708 AAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2024
- 369,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H708 AAM 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 (H708 AAM) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
H708 AAM Mileage History
- 17/08/2022336,745 mi
- 24/08/2022366,747 mi+30,002 mi
- 18/08/2023367,999 mi+1,252 mi
- 28/08/2024369,153 mi+1,154 mi
- 09/09/2024369,197 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 15,720 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
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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