1991 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · J447 CYR
1991 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 137,926 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J447 CYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 137,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J447 CYR 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 (J447 CYR) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
J447 CYR Mileage History
- 31/05/2022136,320 mi
- 26/05/2023136,906 mi+586 mi
- 23/07/2024137,781 mi+875 mi
- 31/07/2024137,784 mi+3 mi
- 22/05/2025137,926 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 540 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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