Saab 900 vs Saab 99 gl super auto: 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 99 gl super auto
71%
MOT pass rate · 1,605 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 99 gl super auto (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 900 | Saab 99 gl super auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 71% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 29% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 ✓ | 2.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 134,931 mi | 71,304 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 45,350 | 1,605 |
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 99 gl super auto
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 99 gl super auto (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Saab 900 report Full Saab 99 gl super auto 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.