Official DVLA Record

1997 Saab 900 2.3L Petrol · R795 LGH

R795 LGH

1997 Saab 900 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 129,957 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SAAB 900
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/01/2014
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/06/2014)
Recorded Mileage
129,957 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/01/2014
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/06/2014
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
2290cc

R795 LGH Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 21/01/2014
  • 129,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R795 LGH Mileage History

  1. 17/10/200690,710 mi
  2. 10/09/200797,855 mi+7,145 mi
  3. 10/09/200797,855 mi
  4. 01/09/2008104,098 mi+6,243 mi
  5. 25/08/2009110,149 mi+6,051 mi
  6. 25/08/2009110,149 mi
  7. 18/09/2010115,850 mi+5,701 mi
  8. 08/10/2011118,626 mi+2,776 mi
  9. 21/01/2013123,993 mi+5,367 mi
  10. 21/01/2013123,993 mi
  11. 21/01/2014129,957 mi+5,964 mi

Average of roughly 5,404 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

R795 LGH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 05:34
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Saab 900 (R795 LGH) between October 2006 and January 2014.

The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 21 January 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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: “Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)”.

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