1992 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · J223 CHV
1992 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 1992. Recorded mileage 116,288 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J223 CHV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/10/2026
- 116,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J223 CHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Saab 900 (J223 CHV) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
J223 CHV Mileage History
- 05/09/2024115,790 mi
- 01/09/2025116,067 mi+277 mi
- 17/10/2025116,067 mi
- 12/10/2026116,288 mi+221 mi
Average of roughly 237 miles per year across 4 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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