Saab 90 vs Saab 900: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 90
65%
MOT pass rate · 1,061 vehicles
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Saab 900 is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 90 | Saab 900 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 68% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 32% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 2.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 125,242 mi | 134,931 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,061 | 45,350 |
Most common faults
Saab 90
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Saab 900
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Saab 900 is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.