Saab 900 vs Saab 900s 16v: 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 900s 16v
67%
MOT pass rate · 950 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 900s 16v (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 900 | Saab 900s 16v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 134,931 mi | 138,770 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 45,350 | 950 |
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 900s 16v
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 900s 16v (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Saab 900 report Full Saab 900s 16v 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.