Saab 900 vs Saab 900 s sensonic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 900
68%
MOT pass rate · 45,350 vehicles
Saab 900 s sensonic
66%
MOT pass rate · 52 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 900 s sensonic (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 900 | Saab 900 s sensonic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 134,931 mi | 131,037 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 45,350 | 52 |
Most common faults
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)
Saab 900 s sensonic
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 900 s sensonic (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.