1983 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · UTF 520Y
1983 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1983. Recorded mileage 146,851 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UTF 520Y Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 146,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UTF 520Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Saab 900 (UTF 520Y) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
UTF 520Y Mileage History
- 08/07/2022145,861 mi
- 25/07/2025146,851 mi+990 mi
Average of roughly 325 miles per year across 2 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
The gearbox is located underneath the engine and is a known weak point, especially on Turbo models.
- Body RustSerious
Structural rust in the wheel arches and floor can be terminal if not caught early.
- 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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