1992 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · J914 DYM
1992 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 188,772 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J914 DYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 188,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J914 DYM 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 1992 Saab 900 (J914 DYM) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
J914 DYM Mileage History
- 13/06/2024178,150 mi
- 11/06/2025184,417 mi+6,267 mi
- 17/06/2025184,510 mi+93 mi
- 23/06/2026188,772 mi+4,262 mi
- 23/06/2026188,772 mi
Average of roughly 5,243 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: Average
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