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Saab 99 gl vs Saab 99 gl super auto: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Saab 99 gl
56%
MOT pass rate · 15,388 vehicles
Saab 99 gl super auto
71%
MOT pass rate · 1,605 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 99 gl (56%) 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 99 gl Saab 99 gl super auto
MOT pass rate 56% 71% ✓
MOT failure rate 44% 29% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 3.0 2.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 135,154 mi 71,304 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 15,388 1,605

Most common faults

Saab 99 gl

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  3. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  4. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  5. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  6. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Saab 99 gl super auto

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  3. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  4. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  5. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  6. Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Saab 99 gl (56%) 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 99 gl 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.