Saab 900 vs Saab 99 glt: 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 glt
80%
MOT pass rate · 956 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 99 glt (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 99 glt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 134,931 mi | 27,157 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 45,350 | 956 |
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 glt
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- offside front inner wing panel slightly corroded
- oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab 99 glt (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Saab 900 report Full Saab 99 glt 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.