Saab 96 lv vs Saab 99 gl: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Saab 96 lv
57%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Saab 99 gl
56%
MOT pass rate · 15,388 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 96 lv (57%) and Saab 99 gl (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Saab 96 lv | Saab 99 gl |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 57% ✓ | 56% |
| MOT failure rate | 43% ✓ | 44% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 19,121 mi | 135,154 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 15,388 |
Most common faults
Saab 96 lv
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Saab 99 gl
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 96 lv (57%) and Saab 99 gl (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Saab 96 lv report Full Saab 99 gl 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.