1992 Saab 900 2.1L Petrol · K840 BUH
1992 Saab 900 (2.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 163,227 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K840 BUH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2024
- 163,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K840 BUH 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 (K840 BUH) between December 2021 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 2024 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
K840 BUH Mileage History
- 14/12/2021162,063 mi
- 23/05/2023162,986 mi+923 mi
- 14/06/2023162,996 mi+10 mi
- 07/06/2024163,227 mi+231 mi
Average of roughly 469 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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- 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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