Saab 900 vs Saab Turbo: 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 Turbo
59%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab Turbo (59%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 900 | Saab Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 59% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 41% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.2 ✓ | 3.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 134,931 mi | 165,647 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 45,350 | 3 |
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 Turbo
- Oil leak
- Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 900 (68%) and Saab Turbo (59%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Saab 900 report Full Saab Turbo 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.