1998 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · R286 ARJ
1998 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29/01/1998. Recorded mileage 101,829 miles. MOT valid until 18/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1985cc
R286 ARJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 101,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R286 ARJ Mileage History
- 18/10/2023100,755 mi
- 20/01/2025101,138 mi+383 mi
- 21/01/2025101,138 mi
- 20/07/2026101,825 mi+687 mi
- 20/07/2026101,829 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 390 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R286 ARJ 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 1998 Saab 900 (R286 ARJ) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 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 (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to unable to control engine speed for required period (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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