Saab 900 vs Saab 92: 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 92
93%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 92 (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 900 | Saab 92 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 134,931 mi | 50,705 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 45,350 | 2 |
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 92
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective Rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where hanging bracket weld split (6.1.2 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 92 (93%) 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.