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Saab 900 turbo auto vs Saab 99 gl: reliability comparison

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

Saab 900 turbo auto
52%
MOT pass rate · 2,145 vehicles
Saab 99 gl
56%
MOT pass rate · 15,388 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 turbo auto (52%) 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 turbo auto Saab 99 gl
MOT pass rate 52% 56% ✓
MOT failure rate 48% 44% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 4.0 3.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 146,117 mi 135,154 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,145 15,388

Most common faults

Saab 900 turbo auto

  1. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  3. Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  6. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 turbo auto (52%) 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 turbo auto 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.