Saab 900 vs Saab 900 t 16s convertibl: 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 t 16s convertibl
57%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 900 t 16s convertibl (57%) 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 t 16s convertibl |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 57% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 43% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 134,931 mi | 196,302 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 45,350 | 1 |
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 t 16s convertibl
- plastic covers fitted to sills
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 900 t 16s convertibl (57%) 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.