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Saab 900 i 2 vs Saab 99 gl: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Saab 900 i 2
62%
MOT pass rate · 2,699 vehicles
Saab 99 gl
56%
MOT pass rate · 15,388 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 i 2 (62%) and Saab 99 gl (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Saab 900 i 2 Saab 99 gl
MOT pass rate 62% ✓ 56%
MOT failure rate 38% ✓ 44%
Faults & advisories per test 2.2 ✓ 3.0
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 131,003 mi 135,154 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,699 15,388

Most common faults

Saab 900 i 2

  1. Oil leak
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  5. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Saab 99 gl

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  3. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  4. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  6. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 i 2 (62%) and Saab 99 gl (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Saab 900 i 2 report Full Saab 99 gl report Most reliable cars

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.