1991 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · J385 BEX
1991 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 85,659 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J385 BEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 85,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J385 BEX 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 (J385 BEX) between December 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
J385 BEX Mileage History
- 06/12/202283,585 mi
- 06/12/202283,585 mi
- 30/09/202484,384 mi+799 mi
- 23/09/202585,101 mi+717 mi
- 13/10/202685,659 mi+558 mi
Average of roughly 538 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: Good
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- Body RustSerious
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