1997 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · R393 ARD
1997 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 103,224 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1985cc
R393 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 103,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R393 ARD Mileage History
- 20/01/202279,235 mi
- 03/05/202379,241 mi+6 mi
- 01/05/202483,057 mi+3,816 mi
- 06/05/202593,473 mi+10,416 mi
- 29/04/2026103,224 mi+9,751 mi
Average of roughly 5,617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R393 ARD 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 1997 Saab 900 (R393 ARD) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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