Saab 900 vs Saab 97 sonett: 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 97 sonett
80%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 97 sonett (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 900 | Saab 97 sonett |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 134,931 mi | 60,422 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 45,350 | 5 |
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 97 sonett
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- offside cv gaiter perished
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
- Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 97 sonett (80%) 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.