Saab 900 vs Saab 93 conv aero: 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 93 conv aero
65%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 93 conv aero (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 900 | Saab 93 conv aero |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 ✓ | 4.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 134,931 mi | 145,495 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 93 conv aero
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 93 conv aero (65%) 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.