1993 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · TOT 181
1993 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 67,750 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1993
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TOT 181 Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2026
- 67,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TOT 181 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Saab 900 (TOT 181) between April 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
TOT 181 Mileage History
- 12/04/200651,304 mi
- 12/04/200651,304 mi
- 03/02/201051,770 mi+466 mi
- 18/03/201051,770 mi
- 21/11/201352,434 mi+664 mi
- 25/11/201352,434 mi
- 04/11/201553,592 mi+1,158 mi
- 01/12/201655,405 mi+1,813 mi
- 20/12/201655,529 mi+124 mi
- 12/12/201757,291 mi+1,762 mi
- 12/12/201757,291 mi
- 10/12/201858,975 mi+1,684 mi
- 20/12/201858,975 mi
- 16/12/201960,504 mi+1,529 mi
- 01/12/202061,765 mi+1,261 mi
- 02/12/202061,765 mi
- 29/11/202163,068 mi+1,303 mi
- 29/11/202163,068 mi
- 24/11/202264,500 mi+1,432 mi
- 14/12/202365,482 mi+982 mi
- 21/12/202365,522 mi+40 mi
- 10/12/202466,173 mi+651 mi
- 18/12/202466,201 mi+28 mi
- 30/10/202566,903 mi+702 mi
- 30/10/202566,903 mi
- 29/10/202667,750 mi+847 mi
- 29/10/202667,750 mi
Average of roughly 800 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 900 (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Gearbox FailureSerious
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- Body RustSerious
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- Gearbox Oil Leak and Pinion Bearing WearModerate
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