1983 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · NOT 110Y
1983 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1983. Recorded mileage 117,230 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NOT 110Y Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2023
- 117,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NOT 110Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Saab 900 (NOT 110Y) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2023 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
NOT 110Y Mileage History
- 20/04/2022117,073 mi
- 26/04/2022117,073 mi
- 24/04/2023117,230 mi+157 mi
Average of roughly 155 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 900 (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Gearbox FailureSerious
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- Body RustSerious
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- 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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