Saab 99 gl vs Saab V-4: 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 V-4
82%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Saab 99 gl (56%) and Saab V-4 (82%) 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 V-4 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 56% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 44% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.0 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 135,154 mi | 63,977 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 15,388 | 1 |
Most common faults
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)
Saab V-4
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Saab 99 gl (56%) and Saab V-4 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Saab 99 gl report Full Saab V-4 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.